Ios – Paros
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Paros
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Ios and Paros. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Ios to Paros, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Ios Paros ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between $97.40 and $479.12, 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 earliest Ios Paros ferry typically departs Ios at about 08:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.
Ferries from Ios to Paros sail in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider 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.
The price of a ferry from Ios to Paros typically range between $97.40* and $479.12*. On average the Ios Paros ferry is $239.45*. The cheapest Ios Paros ferry prices start from $97.40*. The average price for a foot passenger is $239.36*. The average price for a car is $312.39*.
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 miles (39km) or 21 nautical miles.
Yes, Ios Paros ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries between Ios and Paros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ios and Paros use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Ios Paros ferries.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Ios to Paros. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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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.
