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How to get from Ios to Paros by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Paros ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Paros is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Paros can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Paros ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Golden Star Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Paros ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ios to Paros simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Paros Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Paros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
26 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
55 min
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Ferry Ios Paros: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Paros, you'll find tickets range from £21 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £152 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Paros route is £73. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Paros is 2 hours 24 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 30 min to reach Paros, while the fastest boats will arrive in Paros in 1 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 07:55. The last boat to Paros leaves the port of Ios at 16:40.

Average price of a Ios to Paros ferry crossing
£73
Price range of ferries Ios Paros (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£21 - £152
Average crossing time Ios Paros
2 hours 24 min
Departure time of first ferry to Paros
07:55
Time last ferry leaves for Paros
16:40
Arrival time of first ferry to Paros
10:20
Arrival time of last ferry to Paros
18:50

Why travel by ferry from Ios to Paros?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Paros ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Paros. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Paros is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Ios to Paros. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. During the Ios Paros ferry journey with Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. However, when you board a Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferry in Ios, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Paros. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
There is no longer any doubt that sea air has many health benefits. In Ios, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Paros feeling perfectly zen and energised.

Which companies operate between Ios and Paros?

If you want to travel between Ios and Paros by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Hellenic Seaways Ios Paros
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Paros. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Golden Star Ferries Ios Paros
Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries is a ferry company based in Greece, offering sailings to various destinations in Greece, Italy and Turkey. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Paros. Golden Star Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Paros from Ios and the journey time is 1 hours 50 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
1 hours 50 min
7 crossings a week
Sea Jets Ios Paros
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Paros. Sea Jets operates 2 crossings a day to Paros from Ios and the journey time is 1 hours 10 min. More information about Sea Jets
1 hours 10 min
2 crossings a day
Blue Star Ferries Ios Paros
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Paros route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Paros. Blue Star Ferries operates 8 crossings a week to Paros from Ios and the journey time is 2 hours 20 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hours 20 min
8 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Ios Paros
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Paros route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Paros. More information about ANEK Lines
Cyclades Fast Ferries Ios Paros
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Paros fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Ios and Paros. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Paros?

Port of departure in Ios

Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries depart for Paros from the following ports in Ios:

Ios
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Port of arrival in Paros

Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Paros from the following ports:

Paros
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Paros, it will take you at least 55 min to cover the 26 mi between Ios and Paros.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Paros in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Ios and Paros.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Ios and Paros: Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ios Paros ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ios and Paros, you will travel 26 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Paros, you can find prices ranging from £21 for the lowest, to £152 for the highest. The average price we observed was £73.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 07:55 for Paros.

The last ferry to Paros usually departs from Ios at 16:40.

Your Ios to Paros ferry experience

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ios to Paros sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Ios to disembarkation in Paros, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets and Golden Star Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Paros.

Boarding in Ios

Before your Ios Paros ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Ios port / You should arrive at the Ios ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ios - Paros crossing / Go to the Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways desk at Ios ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Paros / Watch out for voice messages in the Ios ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Ios to Paros crossing: on board the ship...

On board the Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Paros

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Paros:

  • Approaching Paros Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Paros Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios to Paros in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Paros.
  • Leave the ship and Paros is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Paros you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Paros begins in earnest!

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