Paros to Naxos Ferry: Times, Prices and Schedules 2026

Ferry tickets start from €8-10 for local ferries and €15 for high-speed Seajets. A car ticket costs around €55-65. Prices are slightly higher in July-August peak season.

There are 8-12 daily departures from Paros to Naxos, making it the most frequently served route in the Cyclades. Even in winter, 5-7 daily sailings operate.

Absolutely! With 8-12 daily ferries and a crossing time of just 25-50 minutes, a day trip from Paros to Naxos is easy. Take a morning ferry, explore Chora and the Portara, enjoy Plaka Beach, and return on an evening sailing. Read our Paros vs Naxos guide for planning tips.

Generally no. With so many daily departures, walk-up tickets are almost always available. However, during August peak, booking online 1-2 days ahead is wise to guarantee your preferred departure time.

Yes, Blue Star conventional ferries carry vehicles. Car tickets cost €55-65. If you want to explore Naxos by car, you can also rent one on arrival, Naxos is the largest Cycladic island and a car helps reach mountain villages and remote beaches.

They're different! Paros is best for nightlife (Naoussa), chic boutiques, and couples. Naxos wins for families, beaches, and local food. Many travelers visit both, the ferry is only 25 minutes! Read our detailed Paros vs Naxos comparison.

Arrive at the port 30-45 minutes before departure as a foot passenger, and a full hour if you are bringing a car or motorbike. Both Parikia (Paros) and Naxos Chora ports get congested in July and August, and high-speed boarding can close 10-15 minutes before departure. Most operators (Blue Star, SeaJets) accept e-tickets, so you can board straight from your phone.

All Paros to Naxos ferries depart from Parikia, the main port and capital of Paros on the west coast, easy to spot by the windmill on the harbour roundabout. Ferries arrive at Naxos Chora port, right below the Portara and a short walk from the old town. (Note: the small Pounta port in southern Paros only serves the Antiparos crossing, not Naxos.)

The two ports are about 13 nautical miles apart (roughly 24 km / 15 miles), one of the shortest crossings in the Cyclades. That is why the Paros to Naxos ferry takes just 25-50 minutes and runs up to 12 times a day.

Paros is generally more expensive than Naxos, especially around the upscale nightlife hub of Naoussa, where hotels and beach clubs trend pricier. Naxos is larger and more agricultural, so you will usually find better value on accommodation, dining (it grows its own potatoes, cheese and meat) and beach setups. See our full Paros vs Naxos guide.

Yes, absolutely. With a crossing as short as 25 minutes, you get a full day on Naxos: walk out to the Portara, wander the Venetian Kastro above Chora, swim at Agios Prokopios or Plaka, and try Naxian graviera and kitron before an evening ferry back to Parikia. It is one of the easiest day trips in the Cyclades.

Yes. The first ferries leave Naxos around 08:00 and the last boats back from Paros typically depart late in the evening, so you can spend a whole day between Parikia and Naoussa. With up to 12 sailings each way in summer, you have plenty of flexibility on timing.

No. Both islands have small domestic airports, but there is no direct flight between them; flying would mean connecting through Athens. The ferry is faster, cheaper and far simpler: 25 to 50 minutes port to port from about €10, up to 12 times a day.

It depends on your priorities. Blue Star is cheaper (from about €10-15.50), more comfortable, with open decks and space for cars. SeaJets is the fastest at just 25 minutes but costs more (from about €30). On a hop this short, most travelers simply pick whichever departure time fits their day.