Paros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Paros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Paros and Athens (Rafina). 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina), SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries.Paros Athens (Rafina) ferries take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $119 and $473, 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 Paros to Athens (Rafina).
The earliest Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry typically departs Paros at about 08:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:35.
Ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina) sail in around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 3 hours 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 17 weekly sailings from Paros to Athens (Rafina) provided by SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
SeaJets provide 6 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 9 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 6 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Paros to Athens (Rafina) typically range between $119* and $473*. On average the Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry is $229*. The cheapest Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry prices start from $119*. The average price for a foot passenger is $222*. The average price for a car is $591*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Paros to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 98 miles (158km) or 85 nautical miles.
Yes, Paros Athens (Rafina) ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries between Paros and Athens (Rafina). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Paros and Athens (Rafina) use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Paros Athens (Rafina) ferries.
SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Paros - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$219* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 14m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 08:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:35 | |
| Distance | 85 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Paros lies in the Aegean Sea, to the west of the island of Naxos from which it is separated by a channel that is around 8 km wide. The island is 160 km to the south east of the Port of Piraeus. Historically known for its fine white marble, which gave rise to the term 'Parian' to describe marble or china of similar qualities, the marble mines and quarries have now been abandoned and can be found around the island. Today, the island's principal source of income is derived from tourism. The capital of Paros, Parikia, is a typically beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed houses and lovely grand neoclassical mansions. Standing atop a hill in the centre of the village is a 13th century Venetian castle which provides glorious views of the town and surrounding area. There is also an important ecclesiastical attraction in the town in the form of the 6th century Church of Panayia Ekatontapyliani, also known as Katapoliani.
The island's port is also in Parikia and hosts both conventional ferries and high speed ferries. Ferries generally depart to Piraeus and to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
