Milos to Paros Ferry Guide: Schedules, Ferries, Greece Travel Tips
Ferries connect Milos and Paros through the summer season, with fast boats crossing in as little as 1 hour 45 minutes and slower conventional ferries taking considerably longer. Here's how to plan your Milos to Paros ferry trip.
Ferry Snapshot: Milos to Paros
- 1–3 sailings per day
- Crossing time from 1 h 45 min, up to 7 h 55 min
- Earliest departure 07:30, latest 14:45
- Operated by Hellenic Seaways and Seajets
- Tickets from €12
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift, pets allowed
Milos to Paros September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Sat only, from 19 Sep | 7 h 55 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
| 08:00 | Mon, Wed, from 28 Sep | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 08:00 | Tue, Sun | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 12:25 | 13 Sep only | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 14:45 | Tue, Sun | 5 h 30 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
Milos to Paros October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Sat only | 7 h 55 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
| 08:00 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 10 Oct | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 08:00 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 11 Oct | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 11:20 | Daily, from 13 Oct | 4 h 10 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 11:20 | Daily, from 12 Oct | 4 h 10 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 14:45 | Tue, Sun | 5 h 30 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
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How to get from Milos to Paros
The Milos Paros ferry route connects two of the more popular islands in the Cyclades of Greece.
You can check timetables for the Milos ferry to Paros at Ferryscanner.
SeaJets is by far the fastest choice, but is also more expensive. The journey can take as little as 1 hour and 45 minutes though, which means you will save precious travel time.
The more budget conscious traveler might prefer to take a slower conventional ferry crossing. It's much slower though, taking up to a whopping 7 hours 55 minutes to make the Milos to Paros crossing.
A note about flying: Even though both Milos and Paros have airports, flights between the Cyclades islands of Milos and Paros are not possible. Those airports only connect with Athens. I've a guide here which explains more: Greek islands with airports.
Ferries from Milos to Paros
The ferries sailing to Paros (and most other islands) leave from Adamas port in Milos. It is worth checking though, as there is a smaller port in Pollonia, and you don't want to turn up at the wrong one by mistake!
As a rule, the faster boats are generally more expensive when it comes to ferry ticket prices. Try using Ferryscanner in order to book ferry tickets online and to check for up to date pricing and travel times.
Milos Ferry Paros
If you are considering other travel destinations after Milos such as Naxos or Santorini, take a look here: Ferries from Milos to other Cyclades islands in Greece.
Paros Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting Paros island:- Check out my guide on where to stay in Paros when choosing accommodation options on the island. Parikia and Naoussa tend to be popular locations. These are the easiest areas where you can walk to a lot of places, find plenty of tavernas to eat out, enjoy a little nightlife, and have good beach access. If you are traveling to Paros in the high season, I advise reserving accommodation in Paros a month or so in advance.
- Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use when it comes to checking ferry routes and booking tickets online. Although I recommend you book your Milos to Paros ferry tickets in advance, especially during the busiest time of summer, you can also use local travel agencies once you are in Greece.
- If visiting the Greek islands in August, be aware that ferries can on occasion sell out, especially on the smaller boats such as the Sea Jets mentioned in this post. This means you might only be able to travel on the slower conventional ferries.
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- Start planning your Paros itinerary:: Things to do in Paros, Greece
What to see in Paros Greece
Paros is a popular destination in the Cyclades group of islands.
The best things to do in Paros include spending some quality time on the stunning Paros beaches and swimming in the beautiful sea's crystal clear waters.
Try to make time to see some of the natural aspects of the island by following a hiking path, checking out the strange rock formations of Kolymbithres Beach, and visiting caves.
Nights can be spent in a taverna or bar, and of course you must see the sunset with a cocktail in hand from a Parikia seafront taverna. Take a look here for more things to do in Parikia.
How to get from Milos to Paros FAQ
A few of the questions readers ask about traveling to Paros from Milos include:
How do we get to Paros from Milos?
The way to go to from Milos to Paros is by ferry. Expect two or three sailings a day to the Greek island of Paros from Milos during the summer tourism months.
Is there an airport on Paros?
Although Paros has an airport, flying from between Milos and Paros is not something you can do. If you want to fly from Milos to the Cyclades island of Paros you'd need to go via Athens if there are any flights that look suitable.
How long is the ferry crossing from Milos to Paros?
The ferries to the island of Paros from Milos take from 1 hour and 45 minutes on the fastest boats, and up to 7 hours 55 minutes on the slowest crossings.
Where can I buy tickets for the ferry to Paros?
I find that the Ferryscanner website is the best place to book Milos Paros ferry tickets online. Although I recommend you book your Milos to Paros ferry tickets in advance, you could also use a local travel agency once you have arrived in Greece.
What time do I need to be at the ferry port in Milos?
Half an hour before the scheduled departure is the rule of thumb. Check which harbour your boat leaves from when you book, because Milos does not use the same quay for everything.
Should I book a cabin for the crossing to Paros?
If your sailing runs overnight or takes much more than six hours, book a cabin and get some proper sleep. For a quicker daytime hop there is no need.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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Hi there Dave,
Really been enjoying your blog over the last couple of months planning our trip to Greece next summer!
We were hoping to visit both Milos and Paros, but on Ferryhopper it doesn't seem that the timetable for direct routes goes that far ahead for this specific trip. Do you happen to know how far ahead of time the schedules are usually decided? I see the direct routes now for the next couple of weeks, but it seems that after that nothing's been populated yet. Just hoping to have a ferry booked between the two islands in advance (and avoid booking accommodations and not being able to reach them.)
Cheers, Nic
Hi Nic, Unfortunately the ferry timetables for Milos and Paros in the summer are unlikely to go live until the New year. Not useful for forward planning I know! It's just a matter of checking in every week. Usually from May onwards there's at least one ferry a day on the Milos Paros route (at least based on last year's schedule!). Where possible, it might be best to reserve accommodation on Booking that has refundable options so you can cancel it if needed.