Ferry leaving Rafina port for the Cyclades

Rafina to Paros ferry

Fast crossings to a Cyclades hub

High-speed ferries cross from Rafina to Paros in around 2½–3 hours — a quick hop to one of the best-connected islands in the Cyclades. Check live times and book below.

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Rafina → Paros at a glance

Crossing
~2h30m–3h
Operators
Golden Star · SeaJets
Arrives
Parikia (Paros)
Vessel
high-speed
Runs
seasonal (Apr–Oct)

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The Rafina–Paros crossing

Paros blends classic Cycladic looks — whitewashed Parikia and Naoussa, golden beaches — with superb onward connections to Naxos, Ios and Santorini. From Rafina, high-speed catamarans reach it directly through the season.

Because Rafina is only ~25 km from Athens International Airport, you can land and sail the same day without crossing the city to Piraeus. Sailings are most frequent from late spring through October.

Tips for this route

  • Book ahead in July & August — popular high-speed sailings fill up.
  • Great hopping base — easy onward boats to Naxos, Ios and Santorini.
  • Arrive 30–45 minutes early and keep your e-ticket handy for the gate.

At a glance

Crossing time
~2h30m–3h
From
Rafina
Operators
Golden Star · SeaJets
Frequency
Daily in summer
Vessels
High-speed
Season
Apr–Oct (peak Jul–Aug)

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Island-hopping? These routes also leave from Rafina.

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Rafina–Paros FAQ

How long is the Rafina to Paros ferry?
Around 2½–3 hours on the high-speed services.
How much does the ferry cost?
Fares vary by operator and season — check the live prices in the search above and book early in summer.
How many ferries run per day?
Typically one or more daily in summer, fewer in the shoulder season and winter.
Which companies sail Rafina–Paros?
Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets run high-speed services on this route.
Can I take a car?
Vehicle space depends on the vessel — check the sailing in the search above and reserve early in summer.

Rafina to Paros: the closer route

Rafina is on Attica’s east coast, a short, direct crossing to Paros and minutes from the airport — while ferries from Piraeus sail the long way round the peninsula.

Ferry routes from Rafina and Piraeus to the Cyclades Rafina, on the east coast of Attica near Athens airport, has a short, direct sea route to the Cyclades. Piraeus, southwest of Athens, must sail the long way south around the Attica peninsula. ATTICA AndrosTinosSyrosMykonosParosNaxosIosSantorini Athens Athens Airport 20–30 min PIRAEUS RAFINA ≈ 1 hour faster shorter crossing + skip Athens traffic From Rafina — short & direct From Piraeus — the long way round

Stylised map for orientation; island and port positions are approximate. Sailing times vary by vessel and season — check live times in the ferry search.