Paros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Paros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
The Paros to Athens (Rafina) ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Paros to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 3 hours 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Paros to Athens (Rafina) cost around $103 and $416, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina).
Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry sailings typycally depart from Paros at around 08:15. The last ferry leaves at 16:35.
The Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry trip can take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Paros to Athens (Rafina) ferry is around 3 hours 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 17 weekly sailings from Paros to Athens (Rafina) serviced by SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Paros Athens (Rafina) ferry prices typically range between $103* and $416*. The average price is typically $206*. The cheapest ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina) start from $103*. The average price for a foot passenger is $206*. The average price for a car is $453*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Paros to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 98 miles (158km) or 85 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Paros and Athens (Rafina). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Paros and Athens (Rafina).
Foot passengers can travel on the Paros to Athens (Rafina) ferry with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Paros to Athens (Rafina) with SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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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.
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.
