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Ferry from Kimolos to Paros (Parikia).

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

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

We cannot confirm a direct Kimolos to Paros boat: there is no Ferryhopper page for the pair and no sailing in our timetable sample. Our route data lists a seasonal Seajets service, so check your date on the booking page. The dependable way is to change in Milos or Sifnos: Kimolos to Milos takes 25 minutes to 1 hour, then Milos to Paros from about 1 hr 20 min on Seajets.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Kimolos 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 Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferrynot verified; check your dateNot confirmedSee live fares

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

  • SeajetsListed in our route data as a seasonal Kimolos to Paros service. Seajets does run summer high-speed hops from Kimolos and the Milos to Paros and Sifnos to Paros crossings, but we found no dated direct sailing.

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02Schedule by season

Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) ferry schedule by season.

We have no verified weekly pattern for direct boats from Kimolos to Paros. Our older route data describes a summer service, but without a dated source we treat it as unconfirmed. The connections are reliable. Kimolos to Milos runs all year, with Blue Star Ferries three or four days a week and more boats in summer. Milos to Paros sails on 3 to 7 days a week in every month. Kimolos to Sifnos runs on 3 to 7 days a week all year, and Sifnos to Paros on 2 to 7 days, busiest in summer. Check all three options for your date and pick the one with the best-timed connection.

The Journey

The Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) crossing.

Kimolos is where many travellers spend their quietest days in the western Cyclades: a small harbour at Psathi, the village of Chorio just above it, pale rocky coves and very few crowds. Heading to Paros brings you back to the heart of the island network, with its airport, daily ships to Piraeus and fast boats in every direction.

A direct crossing between the two is the part we cannot vouch for. Our route data lists Seajets on Kimolos to Paros as a seasonal service, while the record for the opposite direction names Blue Star Ferries as well, and there is no Ferryhopper route page or dated sailing to settle it. We have therefore left out the crossing time and fares in those records, which look generic rather than checked.

The good news is that Kimolos sits right next to two islands with regular Paros connections. Milos is the obvious one: Kimolos to Milos runs all year on Blue Star Ferries, with other lines and a summer Seajets hop, and Milos to Paros sails on 3 to 7 days a week in every month. Sifnos is the second option, 20 minutes to 1 hour from Kimolos, with Seajets and Blue Star sailing on to Paros.

Build the trip backwards from your Paros plans. If you have a flight or an onward ferry, arrive in Paros the day before, since you will usually be relying on two boats lining up. And if you are staying on Milos anyway, it may be simpler to leave from Adamas and visit Kimolos as a day trip.

How long the crossing takes

There is no verified crossing time for a direct Kimolos to Paros sailing, so we do not give one. The two-leg routes are documented on our other pages. Via Milos: Kimolos to Milos takes 45 minutes to 1 hour on conventional ships, or 25 minutes on the summer Seajets boat, and Milos to Paros takes about 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 45 min on Seajets or roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours on a conventional ferry. Via Sifnos: Kimolos to Sifnos takes 20 to 25 minutes on Seajets in summer or 40 minutes to 1 hour on conventional boats, and Sifnos to Paros about 55 minutes on a direct Seajets run or 2 to 3 hours on Blue Star.

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03The ports

Where the Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) ferry docks.

Departure port

Kimolos

KMS · 36.7833° N 24.5500° E

Boats leave from Psathi, the small harbour of Kimolos below Chorio, the main village. The port has a few cafés, tavernas and shops, so you can wait in the shade, and car and scooter rental offices are close by if you need to return a vehicle. It only gets busy when a boat is due. If you are staying outside Chorio, arrange your ride to the port with your host, as you cannot count on a taxi. Check the ship name before boarding, since boats heading to Milos, Sifnos and Piraeus all call at Psathi.

Arrival port

Paros

PAS · 37.0853° N 25.1483° E

Whichever way you travel, you reach Paros at Parikia, the capital and main port on the west coast. It is a busy harbour with ships to Piraeus, Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini and the western islands, and in summer the quay can be crowded when several boats dock at once. The old town and many hotels are near the port. For Naoussa, the villages or the airport, take the island bus or a taxi, and book a pickup if you arrive in the evening, when taxis are in short supply.

04On Board

On board the Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) ferry.

On the short hop from Kimolos you may be on anything from a Blue Star ship to a small high-speed boat. For the longer leg to Paros, Seajets boats have airline-style seats in an air-conditioned lounge and a small bar, and you stay indoors for the crossing; the conventional ships have lounges, open decks and a snack bar, and take longer but give you room to move. There is no baggage check-in on Greek ferries, so keep your bags with you or in the luggage area, and remember you will be carrying them between boats.

05Weather and cancellations

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

The western Cyclades feel the meltemi strongly, the north wind that peaks in July and August. Small boats and high-speed craft on the Kimolos hops are the first to be delayed or held in port by the port authority, and the Seajets crossings to Paros can also be affected. The big conventional ships are more likely to sail. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will rebook or refund you. With a connection involved, one cancellation can cost you a day, so keep a spare night in hand.

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06Travel Tips

Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) ferry travel tips.

  1. Check the direct option, then compare the Milos and Sifnos connections: whichever has the shortest wait usually wins.

  2. Leave a margin between the two boats; the first leg is short but can be late.

  3. Book the Kimolos leg first when you can, since it has fewer departures than the onward crossing.

  4. Staying on Milos too? Leaving from Adamas saves you the Kimolos leg.

  5. Arrive in Paros the day before any flight or long ferry onwards.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Kimolos and Paros (Parikia).

For the other direction, see our Paros to Kimolos page. The practical routes are via Milos (Kimolos to Milos, then Milos to Paros) and via Sifnos (Kimolos to Sifnos, then Sifnos to Paros). Kimolos has no airport. Milos has one (MLO), a short hop away, and Paros has one too (PAS).

Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Sifnos (Kamares)
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Paros (Parikia)55 min · from €77.70
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Milos (Adamas)
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m · from €89.70
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Santorini (Athinios)
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m · from €33

Other ferries to Paros (Parikia)

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

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09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Kimolos.

Every direct route from Kimolos 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 Kimolos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Kimolos → LavrioBlue Star Ferries
Kimolos → Milos (Adamas)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Kimolos → PiraeusAegean Sea Lines, Seajets
Kimolos → Santorini (Athinios)Fast Ferries
Kimolos → Sifnos (Kamares)Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Magic Sea Ferries, Seajets

Questions

Kimolos to Paros (Parikia) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Our route data lists a seasonal Seajets service, but we could not confirm it: Ferryhopper has no page for the pair and our timetable sample has no direct sailing. Check your date on the booking page, and plan to change in Milos or Sifnos if nothing direct appears.

  • We have no verified time for a direct boat. Via Milos, allow 25 minutes to 1 hour to Milos, then about 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 45 min on Seajets to Paros. Via Sifnos, 20 minutes to 1 hour to Sifnos, then about 55 minutes on a direct Seajets boat, plus your connection time.

  • We could not verify a fare for a direct sailing, so we do not quote one. The booking page shows current prices for every boat on your date, including both legs of a connection via Milos or Sifnos.

  • Our route data lists Seajets for a direct sailing, unconfirmed. For the connections, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and other lines serve Kimolos to Milos and Sifnos, while Seajets and conventional ships sail from Milos and Sifnos to Paros.

  • Check both for your date. Milos has the most connections, with Kimolos to Milos all year and Milos to Paros on 3 to 7 days a week. Sifnos can be quicker in summer, when Seajets runs both short legs, but its Paros link thins out in winter.

  • We have no verified winter schedule for a direct boat. In winter, go via Milos: Kimolos to Milos and Milos to Paros both run all year, though on fewer days. Check each leg carefully before you commit.

  • Possibly, on Blue Star Ferries ships, which carry vehicles, if both legs of your connection use one. Check vehicle space on each boat when you book. Most visitors to Kimolos rent a car or scooter locally instead.

  • From Psathi, the island's harbour, below the main village of Chorio. There are cafés and tavernas by the port to wait in. Arrange a lift with your host if you are staying away from the village, and check your ship's name before boarding.

  • At Parikia, the island capital and main port, near the old town and many hotels. For Naoussa, the villages or the airport, take the bus or a taxi, and book a pickup for a late arrival in summer.

  • Yes, and it is a good plan. Spend a night or two on Milos, which is 25 minutes to 1 hour from Kimolos, then take the Milos to Paros boat, which sails on 3 to 7 days a week all year. Milos also has an airport.

  • Strong summer meltemi winds can stop small and high-speed boats first. The operator will rebook or refund you. Because you will probably be connecting, one cancellation can push your arrival in Paros back a day, so avoid tight onward plans.

  • In reverse: look for a direct sailing on your date, or take a boat to Milos or Sifnos and then the short hop to Kimolos. See our Paros to Kimolos page for details.

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