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Ferry from Kea (Tzia) to Paros (Parikia).

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Map of the ferry route from Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia). Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) by ferry?

We found no dated direct ferry from Kea (Tzia) to Paros: Ferryhopper has no page for the pair and our timetable sample holds no sailing. Our route data mentions a seasonal Seajets service, but treat it as unconfirmed. The reliable way is Kea to Lavrio, 45 min to 1 hr 10 min every day, then by road to Piraeus and the daily ferry to Paros, 2 hr 40 min to about 5 hours.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferrynot verified; no dated direct sailing foundNot confirmedSee live fares

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • SeajetsListed in our route data as a seasonal Kea to Paros service. We found no dated sailing to confirm it, and Seajets does not appear among the companies on Kea's regular Lavrio route.

02Schedule by season

Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry schedule by season.

There is no verified schedule for a direct Kea to Paros sailing, and we would not plan around one. The connecting legs are well established. Kea to Lavrio runs every day of the year, shared by Blue Star Ferries, Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries, with boats from early morning to late evening. Piraeus to Paros runs every day, with two or three Blue Star sailings and, in summer, one to three Seajets departures. Lavrio to Syros is a Blue Star route on only two or three days a week, while Syros to Paros sails five to seven days a week all year.

The Journey

The Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) crossing.

Kea is the Cycladic island nearest to Athens, and it belongs to the mainland's orbit: almost all its boats run to and from Lavrio, on the south-east coast of Attica. Paros, in the middle of the Cyclades, is served from Piraeus and Rafina. So going from Kea to Paros means crossing from one ferry network to another, and on most days that happens on the mainland.

Our route data lists Seajets on a seasonal Kea to Paros service, and the record for the other direction names Blue Star Ferries too, but none of it is backed by a dated timetable or a Ferryhopper page. We have therefore left out the crossing time and fares in those records. If a direct sailing appears on the booking page for your date, check how many stops it makes and what time it arrives before you rely on it.

The dependable plan has two sea legs. Kea to Lavrio runs every day of the year, with the first boats leaving Korissia early in the morning. From Lavrio you then either transfer by road to Piraeus for one of the daily ships to Paros, or, on the two or so days a week it runs, stay in Lavrio for the Blue Star ship to Syros and continue from Syros to Paros, which is a short, frequent hop.

Whichever route you choose, it is a long day. Start early from Kea, leave generous time for the mainland connection, and if you are flying out of Paros or catching an onward boat, arrive the day before.

How long the crossing takes

We cannot give a verified time for a direct Kea to Paros boat. For the routes we can document: Kea to Lavrio takes 45 minutes to 1 hr 10 min. Via Piraeus, add the road transfer across Attica and then Piraeus to Paros, which takes about 2 hr 40 min to 3 hr 45 min on Seajets or roughly 4 to 5 hours on Blue Star Ferries. Via Syros, the Blue Star ship from Lavrio takes 3 hr 15 min to 5 hr 35 min depending on its itinerary, and Syros to Paros 40 minutes to 1 hr 45 min. Either way, plan on most of a day door to door.

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03The ports

Where the Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry docks.

Departure port

Kea (Tzia)

KEA · 37.6333° N 24.3333° E

Every boat leaves from Korissia, Kea's only port, in a sheltered bay on the north-west coast. It is a small, pleasant harbour village with cafés, tavernas, bakeries, supermarkets and car hire, so it is an easy place to wait. It gets busy on Sunday afternoons and evenings in summer, when weekend visitors head back to Athens, so avoid that slot if you can or book early. If you are staying in Ioulida or elsewhere on the island, arrange a taxi or drop off your hire car in good time.

Arrival port

Paros

PAS · 37.0853° N 25.1483° E

Whichever route you take, you land in Parikia, the capital and main port of Paros, on the west coast. It is the busiest harbour in this part of the Cyclades, with ships to Piraeus, Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini and the smaller islands, and in summer several can dock within minutes of each other. The old town and many hotels are a short walk from the quay. For Naoussa, the villages or the airport, take the island bus or a taxi, and arrange a pickup if you are arriving late in the evening.

04On Board

On board the Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry.

The Kea to Lavrio boats are conventional car ferries on a short, local crossing, with a lounge and outside deck space. For the long leg to Paros you have a choice: Blue Star Ferries runs large conventional ships with lounges, open decks, cafés and, on some vessels, cabins, while Seajets boats are high-speed craft with airline-style seating in an air-conditioned lounge. The Lavrio to Syros ship is a Blue Star conventional ferry that carries cars. There is no baggage check-in on Greek ferries, so keep your bags with you.

05Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) route.

Both halves of this trip are exposed to the meltemi, the strong north wind of July and August. The short Kea to Lavrio crossing can be delayed or held by the port authority on rough days, and high-speed boats between Piraeus and Paros are more likely to be affected than the big Blue Star ships. If a sailing is cancelled, the operator will rebook or refund you. Because you depend on two boats and a mainland link, one disruption can cost you a day, so do not plan a tight connection or a same-day flight from Paros.

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06Travel Tips

Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry travel tips.

  1. Take an early boat from Korissia so you have a buffer for the mainland connection.

  2. Compare the two routes for your date: via Piraeus runs daily, via Syros only on the Blue Star days.

  3. Avoid the Sunday evening rush from Kea in summer; book ahead if you must travel then.

  4. If you have a car, the Syros route keeps it on board ships all the way, with no drive across Attica.

  5. Consider a night in Athens: it turns a long travel day into two easy ones.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Kea (Korissia) and Paros (Parikia).

For the other direction, see our Paros to Kea page. The two dependable routes are Kea to Lavrio, then by road to Piraeus and Piraeus to Paros; or Kea to Lavrio, Lavrio to Syros on Blue Star, then Syros to Paros. From April to October, Rafina, east of Athens and closer to the airport, also has boats to Paros. Kea has no airport; Athens (ATH) is the nearest, and Paros has one (PAS).

Change boat in Tinos
  1. Leg 1: Kea (Korissia) → Tinos
  2. Leg 2: Tinos → Paros (Parikia)1h 5m · from €36

Other ferries to Paros (Parikia)

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

08Island Hopping

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09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Kea (Korissia).

Every direct route from Kea (Korissia) with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Kea (Korissia): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Kea (Korissia) → Kythnos (Merihas)Blue Star Ferries
Kea (Korissia) → LavrioFast Ferries
Kea (Korissia) → TinosGolden Star Ferries

Questions

Kea (Korissia) to Paros (Parikia) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • We found no dated direct sailing. Our route data mentions a seasonal Seajets service, but there is no Ferryhopper page for the pair and no sailing in our timetable sample. Check your date on the booking page, and plan to go via Lavrio.

  • Take the daily boat from Korissia to Lavrio, then either transfer by road to Piraeus for the daily ferry to Paros, or, on its sailing days, take the Blue Star ship from Lavrio to Syros and continue from Syros to Paros.

  • Most of a day. Kea to Lavrio takes 45 minutes to 1 hr 10 min. Then Piraeus to Paros takes 2 hr 40 min to about 5 hours, plus the road transfer, or Lavrio to Syros 3 hr 15 min to 5 hr 35 min plus 40 minutes to 1 hr 45 min on to Paros.

  • We have no verified fare for a direct sailing. Via Lavrio you pay for each ferry separately, plus the road transfer if you go through Piraeus. The booking page shows current prices for every leg on your date.

  • Kea to Lavrio is run by Blue Star Ferries, Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries. Piraeus to Paros is run by Blue Star Ferries and Seajets, Lavrio to Syros by Blue Star Ferries, and Syros to Paros by Blue Star Ferries and Seajets.

  • Via Piraeus works every day, but you need a road transfer from Lavrio. Via Syros keeps you on ships, which is handy with a car, but the Lavrio to Syros boat sails only two or three days a week and can take over five hours. Check both for your date.

  • Yes. Kea to Lavrio and Piraeus to Paros both run every day of the year, and Syros to Paros sails most days. There is no verified direct winter boat, so plan on the connection.

  • Yes. The Kea to Lavrio ferries carry cars, and so do Blue Star Ferries ships on Lavrio to Syros and Piraeus to Paros. Via Piraeus you drive across Attica between the two ports; via Syros the car stays on board ships.

  • From Korissia, the island's only port, on the north-west coast. It has cafés, tavernas and shops for the wait. Sunday evenings in summer are busy with weekend visitors returning to Athens.

  • In Parikia, the capital and main port. The old town and many hotels are close by; for Naoussa, the villages or the airport, take the bus or a taxi, and book a pickup if you arrive late.

  • The summer meltemi can delay the Kea to Lavrio boats and high-speed ferries to Paros. The operator will rebook or refund a cancelled sailing. Because you rely on two boats, leave spare time or break the journey in Athens.

  • In reverse: Paros to Piraeus, a road transfer to Lavrio and the daily boat to Kea, or Paros to Syros and the Blue Star ship to Lavrio. See our Paros to Kea page for details.

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