Paros to Sifnos
Paros to Sifnos ferry
Written by Elena Philippou, who hosts Villa Olivia Clara above Platis Gialos.Updated August 2026
The summer high-speed ferry from Paros to Sifnos takes ≈55 min, from €69.70. The year-round local line takes ≈2–3 h and starts from €4.50. Both come into Kamares, the only port on Sifnos, and how often either sails depends on the month.
Paros is the busiest hub in this corner of the Aegean. It has its own airport and ferries from most of the Cyclades, so it is the natural place to change for Sifnos if you are coming from the east. The quick crossing is seasonal and expensive. The cheap one takes about three times as long.
Sailings from Paros
| Service | Duration | Fare from | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer high-speed | ≈55 min | €69.70 | Seasonal |
| Year-round local line | ≈2–3 h | €4.50 | Year-round, less frequent in winter |
Durations and from-fares come from the operators' published 2026 timetables and Discover Cyclades, verified August 2026. Schedules and prices move every season, so check the live times before you book.
Why change at Paros
Paros is a junction. It has its own airport and ferries from Athens and most of the Cyclades, so coming from the eastern islands this is usually the shortest way west to Sifnos. Starting in Athens, take the direct boat from Piraeus instead.
The fast crossing
≈55 min on the summer high-speed ferry, from €69.70. It is the quickest way in from the eastern Cyclades, and at that fare the most expensive short hop into Sifnos. Frequency is seasonal, so check the live times before you plan a day around it.
The cheap year-round line
The local line takes ≈2–3 h and starts from €4.50, a fraction of the high-speed fare, and it runs all year. If your day is loose, book it. If you have a connection to make the same day, pay for the fast boat.
What the meltemi does to this crossing
The meltemi peaks in July and August and takes the fast boats off first. The local line and the conventional ferries usually keep sailing. On a windy forecast that is the safer booking, and if the weather does cancel your crossing you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking on the next departure.
Arriving at Kamares
Boats from Paros come into Kamares, the only port on the island, over on the west coast. From the quay it is 14.2 km up to the house above Platis Gialos, a 20 to 30 minute drive. Tell Elena which boat you are on and she will point you to a trusted driver, or to a car-hire desk by the quay. Book it yourself.
Paros to Sifnos, quick answers
How long is the ferry from Paros to Sifnos?
≈55 min on the summer high-speed ferry, or ≈2–3 h on the year-round local line.
How much is the Paros to Sifnos ferry?
From €69.70 on the high-speed boat and from €4.50 on the local line. Those are the cheapest published 2026 fares, verified August 2026.
Do ferries run from Paros to Sifnos all year?
The local line runs all year. The high-speed ferry is seasonal. Outside July and August there are fewer sailings on either, so check the live times close to your dates.
Is it better to reach Sifnos from Paros or from Athens?
From Athens, if Athens is where you start, because the Piraeus boat is direct. Paros makes sense when you are already island-hopping in the eastern Cyclades and want to move west without going back to the mainland.
Sifnos or Paros?
Paros is much bigger, has its own airport and reaches most of the Cyclades. Sifnos is smaller and quieter, with no airport at all and, we think, the better food. We live here, so weigh that as you read it.
Coming from somewhere else? Santorini, Mykonos, Serifos and Kimolos all connect to Sifnos, and we cover them on the main getting-here guide.
Thinking about your dates?
Tell us your dates and how many of you are coming. Elena answers the emails herself, and she will say so if the house does not suit your trip.