Paros – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Paros – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Paros to Santorini (Thira) takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry can range between 1 hour 30 minutes and 5 hours 40 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 39 weekly sailings from Paros to Santorini (Thira).
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings daily, 11 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 3 sailings daily, 22 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 7 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Paros Port at approximately 09:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:15. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Paros to Santorini (Thira) is with SeaJets in 1 hour 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) usually cost around $112.76.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira).
There are cabins available on ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Paros Santorini (Thira) ferry with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Passengers travelling with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries can take a maximum of 50 kilograms of luggage per person at no additional cost. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise you risk being charged extra fees.
The price of a ferry from Paros to Santorini (Thira) can vary between $69.17 and $241.65 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $107.93, with prices ranging from $36 and $249. The average price with a car is $242.44. Car prices can range from $137 to $465. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 May 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Santorini (Thira) ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Paros to Santorini by ferry. Simply depart on the 10:00 ferry and arrive in Santorini by 11:30. This will give you enough time to explore the island and make it back for your return sailing.
The best way to travel from Paros to Santorini (Thira) is by ferry. With 6 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Paros - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $130* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 34m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 10:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:15 | |
| Distance | 41 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for the Paros to Santorini route has up to 55 ferries running per week, provided by 4 different ferry operators, and this means that there is not one single ferry timetable for this route. This is also because ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, different ferry operators and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most relevant information when you are making your booking, so you can find the best ferry at the best price for you.
The ferry sail times for this route can vary between 1 hour and 50 minutes, to 5 hours, and this variation is due to a number of different reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, different ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that any times we give here are to be taken as estimates only, so be sure to check before you book what your estimated sail time will be.
