Ios – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Paros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Ios Paros ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.Ios Paros ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between €51.08 and €251.28, 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 Ios to Paros.
The first Ios Paros ferry typically departs from Ios at around 08:10. The last ferry usually departs at 20:30.
The Ios Paros ferry trip can take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 17 weekly sailings from Ios to Paros provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 10 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly.
Ios Paros ferry prices typically range between 51€* and 251€*. The average price is typically 126€*. The cheapest Ios Paros ferry prices start from 51€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 126€*. The average price for a car is 164€*.
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 Ios to Paros is approximately 24.2 miles (38.9km) or 21.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Paros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Paros.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries ferries between Ios and Paros.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ios to Paros with Blue Star Ferries, 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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| Ios - Paros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 130 €* | |
| 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.
