Athens (Rafina) – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Rafina) – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Rafina) Paros ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries.Athens (Rafina) Paros ferries take around 3 hours 35 minutes. The ferry costs between €85.86 and €403.05, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Paros.
The first Athens (Rafina) Paros ferry typically departs from Athens (Rafina) at around 07:20. The last ferry usually departs at 17:00.
The Athens (Rafina) Paros ferry trip can take around 3 hours 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 3 hours 10 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 17 weekly sailings from Athens (Rafina) to Paros provided by SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 9 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 6 sailings weekly.
Athens (Rafina) Paros ferry prices typically range between 86€* and 403€*. The average price is typically 173€*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Paros ferry prices start from 86€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 172€*. The average price for a car is 391€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Athens (Rafina) to Paros is approximately 98.2 miles (158.0km) or 85.3 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Paros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Paros.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Paros.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Rafina) to Paros with SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Rafina) - Paros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 173 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 50m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 9m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:15 | |
| Distance | 85 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of Greece. The town, and its port, is on the Aegean Sea coast, to the east of the Penteli Mountains and to the north east of the Mesogaia Plain. The Greek capital, Athens, is 25 km to the west of Rafina which is close to the towns of Artemida and Nea Makri. It is a popular destination for Athenians, due to its proximity to Athens, who drive out of the city to Rafina to eat in one of the town's many fish restaurants that line the harbour. It is common to see the day's catch on display on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
Rafina's port is the second largest in the Attica region, after Piraeus, although this is likely to change by the port at Lavrio which is currently being expanded. ferries from Rafina's port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to most of the Cyclades Islands. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate to the islands with most departing Rafina in the morning.
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.
