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Archaeological Museum of Paros
A compact museum in Parikia displaying sculpture, pottery and finds from across Paros, giving a clear introduction to the island’s ancient history.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£45
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£53
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
4 h 15 m
Ferries on 08 Oct
4
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rafina to Paros is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rafina to Paros will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £45.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 4 ferries from Rafina to Paros, including 4 direct services.
On Thu 08 Oct the direct ferries cover the 145 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BLUE STAR DELOS
BLUE STAR NAXOS
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1
CHAMPION JET 3
CHAMPION JET 3
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1
BLUE STAR DELOS
BLUE STAR NAXOSFerries from Rafina to Paros run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 9 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 78 nautical miles (145 km) distance in 2h 35m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Rafina to Paros are available to foot passengers.




Distance 78 nautical miles (145 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Ferries per day 9 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 2h 35m |
First ferry 3:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 17:55 | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 3h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 12:10 | Duration 8h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:25 | Arrival Time 11:35 | Duration 4h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 4h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 23:05 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 3h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 14:55 | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 3h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Rafina to Paros ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR DELOS | 7:25 Port of Piraeus | 4h10 | 11:35 Paros | 0 changesdirect | |
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 9:30 Port of Piraeus | 3h40 | 13:10 Paros | 0 changesdirect | |
CHAMPION JET 3 | 14:20 Port of Rafina | 3h35 | 17:55 Paros | 0 changesdirect | |
BLUE STAR NAXOS | 17:30 Port of Piraeus | 5h35 | 23:05 Paros | 0 changesdirect | |
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Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is common but not expected.
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