Paros – Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Paros – Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 4 daily and 28 weekly sailings between Paros and Ios. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Paros to Ios, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Paros Ios ferries take around 2 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $78.67 and $648.50, 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 Ios.
The earliest Paros Ios ferry typically departs Paros at about 10:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:15.
Ferries from Paros to Ios sail in around 2 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 28 weekly sailings from Paros to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 18 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 6 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Paros to Ios typically range between $78.67* and $648.50*. On average the Paros Ios ferry is $245.26*. The cheapest Paros Ios ferry prices start from $78.67*. The average price for a foot passenger is $243.59*. The average price for a car is $487.02*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between Paros to Ios is approximately 24 miles (39km) or 21 nautical miles.
Yes, Paros Ios ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries between Paros and Ios. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Paros and Ios use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Paros Ios ferries.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Paros to Ios. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Paros - Ios Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $245 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 28 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| First Ferry | 10:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:15 | |
| Distance | 21 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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 island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
