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Paros Athens (Rafina) Ferry

There are usually 2 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly between Paros and Athens (Rafina). 3 operators sail this route Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Paros Athens (Rafina) ferries.

Paros Athens (Rafina) Ferry Times

The earliest Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry sailings typically depart Paros at around 10:00. The average sailing time is approximately 3h 58m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 3h 30m.

Paros Athens (Rafina) Ferry Prices

Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry prices typically range between £60* and £244*. The average price is typically £144*. The cheapest Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry prices start from £37*. The average price for a foot passenger is £136*. The average price for a car is £279*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Paros to Athens (Rafina)?

The distance between Paros to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 98.3 miles (158.2km) or 85.4 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry?

Yes, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets allow cars on board for ferries between Paros and Athens (Rafina). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Paros and Athens (Rafina).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Paros to Athens (Rafina)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets between Paros and Athens (Rafina).

Paros Athens (Rafina) Ferry Operator Schedules

  • SeaJets - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Golden Star Ferries - 5 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries - 2 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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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 £139*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 10
Average Sailing Duration 3h 58m
Fastest Sailing Duration 3h 30m
First Ferry 10:00
Last Ferry 16:35
Distance 85 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Paros to Rafina?

    The ferry crossing time from Paros to Rafina is approximately 4h 40m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Paros to Rafina?

    There are 3 popular ferry operators for Paros to Rafina. These are
    • SeaJets
    • Golden Star Ferries
    • Cyclades Fast Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Paros to Rafina?

    Book ferries from Paros to Rafina through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Paros to Rafina?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Paros to Rafina with
    • SeaJets
    • Golden Star Ferries
    • Cyclades Fast Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Paros to Rafina?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Paros to Rafina with
    • SeaJets
    • Golden Star Ferries
    • Cyclades Fast Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Paros to Rafina?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • SeaJets
    • Golden Star Ferries

Paros Guide

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.


Athens (Rafina) Guide

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.


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