A wooden sailing boat moored at Naoussa on Paros at sunset

Piraeus to Paros

Hellenic SeawaysAbout 4 hours

Photo: Jesse Paul / Unsplash

Crossing time
About 4 hours
Operator
1
Sailings
Daily
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Checked against hellenicseaways.gr on 10 November 2026

The Piraeus to Paros ferry takes about 4 hours with Hellenic Seaways.

Are you planning a trip from Piraeus to Paros? The Piraeus to Paros ferry links Piraeus (Athens) with Parikia on Paros, and Hellenic Seaways is the operator listed for this route on Ferryu.

The route Piraeus to Paros lasts 4 hours and 10 minutes with Hellenic Seaways. They operate daily itineraries to and from Paros, so you can compare your options on Ferryu and then book with the operator.

  • Crossing time of 4 hours and 10 minutes
  • Daily itineraries to and from Paros
  • Detailed departure times shown when you book
  • Departures from Gates E6 and E7
  • Gate E6 is for passengers only, Gate E7 for passengers and vehicles

At a glance

Crossing
About 4 hours
Piraeus to Paros
Sailings
Daily
Hellenic Seaways
Arrives
Paros (Parikia)
Greece
PiraeusParos
Map data: Natural Earth. Port locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Who sails this route

Sailing with Hellenic Seaways

Hellenic Seaways operate daily itineraries to and from Paros. The route Piraeus to Paros lasts 4 hours and 10 minutes.

You'll see the detailed departure times when booking with Hellenic Seaways, so it's worth looking at the options early to find a sailing that suits your plans.

Before you travel

Ferries to and from Paros use Port Gates E6 and E7. Gate E6 is for passengers only, while Gate E7 is for passengers and vehicles, so head for the right gate depending on how you're travelling.

Be sure to arrive in good time so you can find your gate without rushing.

When you arrive in Paros

Point of ferries arrival and departure for Paros is Port Gates Ε6 (passengers only) & Ε7 (passengers & vehicles)

Weather in Paros

  • Warmest month: August, average high 25°C.
  • Wettest month: January, about 76 mm of rain.
  • Sea at its warmest in August, about 26°C.

Temperature

  • Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
  • Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
1015202530°CJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: air 11.7 to 13.6°C, sea 16.6°CFebruary: air 11.7 to 13.5°C, sea 16.4°CMarch: air 12.7 to 14.4°C, sea 16.7°CApril: air 14.6 to 16.2°C, sea 17.5°CMay: air 17.7 to 19.1°C, sea 18.7°CJune: air 21.4 to 22.8°C, sea 22.5°CJuly: air 23.5 to 24.7°C, sea 24.4°CAugust: air 23.9 to 25.1°C, sea 25.6°CSeptember: air 22.1 to 23.4°C, sea 24.8°COctober: air 19.3 to 20.7°C, sea 23.2°CNovember: air 16.0 to 17.6°C, sea 20.5°CDecember: air 13.1 to 14.9°C, sea 18.6°C25°

Rain

Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)

0255075100 mmJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: 75.7 mmFebruary: 63.1 mmMarch: 41.3 mmApril: 17.8 mmMay: 9.8 mmJune: 0.9 mmJuly: 0.2 mmAugust: 0.4 mmSeptember: 5.1 mmOctober: 28.3 mmNovember: 42.0 mmDecember: 67.7 mm76

Temperature

  • Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
  • Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
1015202530°CJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: air 11.7 to 13.6°C, sea 16.6°CFebruary: air 11.7 to 13.5°C, sea 16.4°CMarch: air 12.7 to 14.4°C, sea 16.7°CApril: air 14.6 to 16.2°C, sea 17.5°CMay: air 17.7 to 19.1°C, sea 18.7°CJune: air 21.4 to 22.8°C, sea 22.5°CJuly: air 23.5 to 24.7°C, sea 24.4°CAugust: air 23.9 to 25.1°C, sea 25.6°CSeptember: air 22.1 to 23.4°C, sea 24.8°COctober: air 19.3 to 20.7°C, sea 23.2°CNovember: air 16.0 to 17.6°C, sea 20.5°CDecember: air 13.1 to 14.9°C, sea 18.6°C25°

Rain

Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)

0255075100 mmJFMAMJJASONDJanuary: 75.7 mmFebruary: 63.1 mmMarch: 41.3 mmApril: 17.8 mmMay: 9.8 mmJune: 0.9 mmJuly: 0.2 mmAugust: 0.4 mmSeptember: 5.1 mmOctober: 28.3 mmNovember: 42.0 mmDecember: 67.7 mm76
Show the numbers
Monthly averages for Paros
MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSea °C
January13.611.775.716.6
February13.511.763.116.4
March14.412.741.316.7
April16.214.617.817.5
May19.117.79.818.7
June22.821.40.922.5
July24.723.50.224.4
August25.123.90.425.6
September23.422.15.124.8
October20.719.328.323.2
November17.616.042.020.5
December14.913.167.718.6

1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (13 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.

Questions answered

How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Paros?

About 4 hours, depending on the sailing.

The route Piraeus - Paros lasts 4 hours and 10 minutes. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

How often does it sail?

Daily.

Daily itineraries are operated to/from Paros, with detailed departure times displayed when booking. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

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Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.

RouteOperatorCrossing
Piraeus to Paros This routeHellenic SeawaysAbout 4 hours
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Piraeus to HeraklionANEK Lines and Minoan LinesFrom 9½ hours
Piraeus to HydraHellenic SeawaysFrom 90 minutes
Piraeus to MykonosHellenic SeawaysAbout 5 hours
Piraeus to NaxosHellenic SeawaysAbout 5½ hours
Piraeus to SantoriniHellenic SeawaysFrom 6 hours
Rafina to MykonosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to NaxosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to SantoriniGolden Star FerriesAbout 5½ hours
Rhodes to SymiDodekanisos Seaways–

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