Getting from Paros to Astakos

If you are heading to Astakos from Paros you are making your way to a small port town on the western coast of central Greece in Aetolia-Acarnania, a quiet mainland harbour that exists primarily as a departure point for ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Paros to Astakos. The town is a mainland port with no connection to the Cyclades ferry network. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Paros to Piraeus and then travelling by road northwest to Astakos, which takes around 3.5 to 4 hours from Athens.

Getting there by air

Astakos has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Paros to Athens takes around 45 minutes and then the drive to Astakos takes around 3.5 to 4 hours. Total travel time is around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Athens and drive to Astakos. It is the most practical approach. If you are using Astakos to connect to the Ionian islands, ferries run from here to Kefalonia and Ithaca with the trip taking around 2 to 2.5 hours.