Tinos to Paros Ferry
🚢 Tinos → Paros — this week
43 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 6/day (7 on weekends)
Tomorrow (Wed 22 Jul): 6 ferries — first at 09:20
Operated by Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets, Fast Ferries · crossing 1h05m–3h20m
Book Tinos to Paros ferries in 2026 with up to 6 daily departures April-October.
Tinos to Paros Ferry
Tinos to Paros -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (April to October). No winter service.
- Frequency: Multiple daily departures (6 per day) during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Tinos and Paros are two of the more rewarding Cycladic islands to pair together, and the ferry between them makes it easy to do so. Tinos has a quieter, less commercial feel than most of its neighbours -- the island is known for its important pilgrimage church in Tinos Town and for the marble-sculpting village of Pyrgos inland, rather than beach clubs and bars. Paros is the opposite in the best possible way: a polished island with a proper harbour town, excellent beaches, and enough going on after dark to satisfy anyone who wants more than a taverna meal at nine o'clock. The crossing is short, and with multiple operators running the route you have a decent spread of price points to choose from.
Service runs April through October only -- there is no winter ferry on this route at all. In April and October, departures are limited, typically one or two a day, so you need to plan around the timetable rather than the other way round. From May things improve steadily, and by June you can count on five or more sailings daily right through to the end of August. September remains busy, with four to eight departures a day, making it one of the better months to travel if you want lower prices and fewer crowds without sacrificing flexibility.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Tinos to Paros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | No | – |
| March | No | – |
| April | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| May | Yes | 2.6 (2–5) |
| June | Yes | 5.6 (4–7) |
| July | Yes | 6.1 (6–7) |
| August | Yes | 6.2 (6–7) |
| September | Yes | 5.2 (4–7) |
| October | Yes | 2.6 (1–4) |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Tinos to Paros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Wed 22 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Thu 23 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Fri 24 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 20:05 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sat 25 Jul | 7 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:15, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 20:05 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sun 26 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:15, 12:05, 16:40, 20:30 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Mon 27 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Tue 28 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Wed 29 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Thu 30 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Fri 31 Jul | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 20:05 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sat 1 Aug | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:15, 12:05, 16:40, 20:05 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sun 2 Aug | 7 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:15, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 20:30 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Mon 3 Aug | 6 | 09:20, 09:50, 11:30, 12:05, 16:40, 19:35 | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets |
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Tips for the Tinos–Paros Ferry
- The age at which children travel free varies by operator -- do not assume the same rule applies across the board. Some lines carry under-fours free, others set the threshold at five or six. Check the ticket terms when booking rather than when you are standing at the port.
- On catamaran services the lower deck is the calmer option if there is any sea running. The Meltemi can whip up a short, confused swell between these islands in July and August, and the upper deck feels it more. That said, if conditions are settled the upper deck is worth it for the views -- the Cyclades from the water are hard to beat.
- Duty-free does not apply on any domestic Greek ferry route. Tinos to Paros is an internal sailing, so the onboard shop prices are standard retail. If you want wine, spirits or snacks at a reasonable price, buy them before you get on board.
- Most ferries arrive at Parikia on the west coast of Paros. From there, hire a car or scooter and head north to Naoussa -- the fishing harbour is small, relatively unspoiled, and the waterfront tavernas serve some of the best fresh fish you will find on the island. Back in Parikia, the Ekatontapyliani is a substantial Byzantine church built partly from the stone of earlier structures on the same site and genuinely worth an hour of your time. For beaches, Kolymbithres a few kilometres from Naoussa has a landscape of smooth, sculpted granite boulders that looks unlike anything else in the Cyclades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tinos to Paros?
Multiple daily departures (6 per day) during the season. The route operates from April to October.
Are there ferries from Tinos to Paros today?
Yes – 6 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Tinos to Paros this week?
Around 43 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 6 per day, 7 on weekends).
What time is the first ferry from Tinos to Paros?
The first departure is usually 09:20.
How long is the ferry from Tinos to Paros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1h05m, while the slowest takes around 3h20m. Typical crossing times by operator: SeaJets 1h05m–1h15m (high-speed), Golden Star Ferries 1h15m–3h20m (high-speed), Fast Ferries 2h15m–3h20m (conventional).
Which ferry companies operate the Tinos–Paros route?
The route is served by Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets, Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, high-speed vessels.