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The main Paros bus station near the ferry port in Parikia.
Getting Around Paros by Bus
When staying on Paros, the easiest and cheapest way to get between the main towns and beaches, and to the Antiparos ferry at Pounta, is by using the island’s excellent public bus system. The coach-style buses are comfortable, air-conditioned, and generally on time. Buses on Paros make a loop around the perimeter of the island, with some routes heading inland to the smaller villages.
Paros Bus Information
- Paros public bus website: ktelparou.gr
- Paros bus schedule: The bus schedule is revised every couple of weeks or so, with routes increasing in frequency as the summer builds.
- Paros bus fares: Fares vary by route and distance traveled, ranging from 2.00€ to 3.50€ per trip, but are usually under 3€. A full-day, cross-island ticket is available for 10€. Bus tickets are sold at the Parikia and Naoussa terminal stations, as well as some stores and mini-marts in main towns and beaches.
- The Parikia bus terminal serves the most routes, with buses regularly departing for Naoussa, Pounta ferry port, Aliki, Pounta Beach, and Golden Beach. The Parikia bus terminal is located about 200 yards south of the ferry port, an easy 1-minute walk from the port’s iconic windmill.
- The Naoussa bus terminal serves as a secondary hub for the island. It is located a level 6-minute walk from Naoussa Harbor.
- Printed bus schedules are available for the asking at the Parikia and Naoussa terminal kiosks.
- Bus tickets from Parikia to the Antiparos car ferry at Pounta cost 2.00€. The #4 Pounta/Antiparos bus runs about every hour; tickets are sold at the terminal kiosk. During high season a small boat runs from the Parikia Port to Antiparos. If you’re prone to seasickness use the larger car ferry from Pounta.
Taking the Bus in Paros
Aerial view of Paros Ferry Port and Bus Station.
View of the Paros bus station from an arriving ferry.
You can see the port from the bus station.
Buy tickets at the ticket kiosk. If you board the bus mid-journey you’ll pay the driver.
When at the bus station take a picture of the schedule so you can plan future trips and return journeys.
An example high-season schedule for Paros bus line 1 – Parikia, Kostos, Lefkes, Prodromos, Marmara, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Logaras, Pounda Beach, Golden Beach, Drios.
An example high-season schedule for Paros bus line 2 – Parikia to Naoussa.
An example high-season schedule for Paros bus line 3 – Parikia to Aliki Beach.
An example high-season schedule for Paros bus line 4 – Parikia to Ponda Port. (For the Antiparos year-round car ferry. A smaller boat leaves from the Parikia port during high season.)
An example high-season schedule for Paros bus line 5 – Parikia, Prodromos, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Logaras, Pounda Beach, Golden Beach, Drios.
An example high-season schedule for Parikia to the Paros airport and Pounta Port to the Paros airport.
There’s always plenty of room for luggage on the Paros buses.
The taxi line is directly across the street from the ferry port in Parikia.
Naoussa bus station. It’s about a 5-minute walk from the Naoussa bus station to the center of town. Buy tickets at the ticket kiosk.
It’s common for people to talk about the Santorini Dave website while waiting for buses in Naoussa.
Aliki Beach bus stop.
Piso Livadi bus stop.
Antiparos bus schedule.
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