Ios – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Ios Paros ferry route connects two popular holiday destinations in the Cyclades Islands and is currently available to book with 3 ferry companies throughout the year. Blue Star Ferries provide 8 weekly sailings, SeaJets provide 6 weekly sailings and Golden Star Ferries provide 7 weekly sailings. SeaJets offer the fastest crossing time in around 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect route for island-hopping in Greece.
Unfortunately, there is not a high speed ferry from Ios to Paros. However, conventional ferries are still able to transport passengers in a quick time, reaching speeds of up to 21 knots.
Choose between 21 ferries from Ios to Paros each week with up to 3 sailings departing per day. Passengers are welcome to bring their cars onboard this ferry service. However, please note that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.
Prices for the ferry to Paros from Ios might vary depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are usually available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.
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| Ios - Paros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $141* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 11:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:40 | |
| Distance | 21 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Paros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea close to the island of Naxos which is about one hour away by ferry. It is a popular holiday destination and has a reputation for being a friendly island and very welcoming to its visitors. It is the second largest of the Cyclades and has many things to see and do including taking part in the many different water sports that are on offer. There is also the Church of Panagia Ekatantapiliani which dates back to 326 AD and is also popular with tourists. For a relaxing way to spend your time on the island there are some lovely tavernas that line the Parikia seafront and also some lovely beaches that include Agia Irini, Farangas, Kato and Logaras.
The island's port is in Parikia and hosts both conventional ferries and high speed ferries. Ferries generally depart to Piraeus and to the other islands of the Cyclades.
