Ferry from Sifnos (Kamares) to Paros (Parikia)

Sifnos to Paros is covered by both Seajets on the high-speed Superjet and Super Jet 2 and Hellenic Seaways on the conventional Artemis, with times running from just under an hour to a little over three. The fast boats make the crossing east into the central Cyclades directly, while the Artemis takes in other islands on the way, which is where the longer times come from.

Paros is one of the larger and busier Cyclades islands, and ferries arrive at Parikia on the west coast. The waterfront has ticket agents, car hire and bus connections all close together, and the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, the Church of a Hundred Doors, one of the oldest surviving churches in Greece, stands a short walk from the port. Naoussa on the north coast has the busier evening scene and the windsurfing beaches.

The route runs most days through the summer season. Current sailings, durations and fares are in the timetable below. Paros is one of the busiest hubs in the Cyclades, so onward links to Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini and Antiparos are simple to arrange.

Sifnos to Paros Ferry Fares

Weekly Sifnos to Paros Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Paros?

Yes, and rental desks cluster right by the port in Parikia, most just a couple of minutes' walk from where the ferry docks. A car earns its keep here: nowhere on Paros is more than about 30 minutes' drive away, opening up marble-quarry villages and quieter southern beaches that the KTEL bus network doesn't reach directly. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars if you'd rather not rely on the bus timetable.

Can you rent a car in Sifnos?

Yes, and it's worth having one. The ferry lands at Kamares, and the drive up the winding valley road to the capital, Apollonia, takes about ten minutes; most rental firms have desks at the port to match ferry arrivals. Sifnos's road network is compact and easy to navigate, so a car gets you around the hilltop villages and beaches without waiting on buses. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Sifnos to Paros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Sifnos to Paros ferry

• The eastern coast of islands (lee side) provides shelter from the meltemi; ports on the eastern shore of Mykonos, Naxos, and Paros are usually calmer.
• On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
• If your itinerary is time-critical (flight the next day), always choose the conventional slow ferry over the fast catamaran in summer – reliability matters more than speed.
• In Paros, the charming fishing village of Naoussa on the north coast is the best place to eat fresh seafood at family-run waterfront tavernas. The main town of Parikia has an impressive Byzantine cathedral built from the marble of ancient temples, and the island's beaches – particularly Kolymbithres with its sculpted granite rocks – are among the most striking in the Cyclades.

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