Paros Bus Schedule 2026: KTEL Timetable, Routes, Map & Fares

The Paros bus schedule operates year-round, but KTEL Paros publishes different timetables as service levels change through the seasons. The network links Parikia and Naoussa with villages, beaches, Paros Airport and Pounta Port for Antiparos. Summer service is more frequent and runs later, while some beach routes are seasonal. The detailed timetable reproduced below is the official KTEL window valid July 1 – August 24, 2026. If you are travelling after that date, everything else on this page still applies — KTEL simply publishes a replacement schedule, and this section explains how to find the one that covers your trip.

KTEL Paros bus quick facts:

• Year-round service: KTEL buses connect the island’s main towns and villages throughout the year.
• Timetable changes: Exact departures change during the year; always check the dates printed on the timetable.
• Detailed timetable window: July 1–August 24, 2026. KTEL replaces this periodically; the routes, fares and hubs on this page stay valid between windows.
• Minimum full fare: €2.20.
• Minimum reduced fare: €1.10 for eligible passengers with valid documentation.
• Daily ticket: €12 for travel around the island.
• Payment: Bank card only; bus-fare payments are cashless.
• Where to buy: Parikia and Naoussa terminal kiosks and selected shops displaying the KTEL sign. Tickets purchased onboard cost more.
• Main hub: Parikia, beside the ferry port.
• Secondary hub: Naoussa, with connections to Parikia and seasonal beach routes.
• Most frequent current route: Parikia–Naoussa, including late-night departures during the current peak-summer timetable.

Current timetable status: The exact departure times on this page apply only from July 1 through August 24, 2026. For travel outside this window, use the year-round route and ticket information below, then check the official KTEL Paros timetable for the schedule covering your dates.

Last verified: August 13, 2026, against the official KTEL Parou timetable and ticket pages.

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Who runs the buses on Paros? KTEL Parou explained

Every scheduled public bus on Paros is run by one company: ΚΤΕΛ Πάρου Α.Ε., which renders its own name in English as PAROS K.T.E.L. S.A. and is usually searched as KTEL Paros. It holds the island’s scheduled-bus concession, so one timetable covers the whole public network. The company took its present form in 2003, though the same service ran under earlier names and structures from the 1950s. It operates 15 intercity coaches plus one town bus dedicated to Parikia, and it is based in Parikia, postcode 84400.

KTEL is not a brand unique to Paros. The letters stand for Κοινό Ταμείο Εισπράξεων Λεωφορείων, a joint bus-receipts fund, and the national KTEL structure dates from 1952. Around 62 regional companies operate under the name, generally one per prefecture or island, each running its own fleet and publishing its own timetable. That is why a search for KTEL alone returns dozens of unrelated schedules: the company you need on this island is KTEL Parou specifically.

KTEL Paros, KTEL Parou or ΚΤΕΛ Πάρου?

The operator’s name appears in at least five forms across timetables, ticket kiosks, maps and search results, which makes it easy to think you have found the wrong company. Every version below refers to the same operator.

KTEL Paros contact details and stations

Call the traffic office rather than the accounts line if you need to confirm a departure, a route or whether a seasonal service is running on your date.

KTEL Parou also carries parcels, bicycles, pets and assistance dogs under separate rules, and arranges charter and excursion travel through Deep Blue Travel. Those services are handled by the same company but are not part of the scheduled network below.

Does the Paros bus run year-round?

Yes. KTEL buses serve Paros throughout the year, but there is no single timetable that applies for all 12 months. The Municipality of Paros states that the island’s villages are linked with Parikia and Naoussa year-round. Exact service levels change through the year, with more frequent routes and later service in summer.

The practical rule is simple: use this page to understand the general network, fares, hubs and ticket rules, but use only a timetable whose printed validity dates include your travel day. KTEL publishes schedules with specific validity windows and may replace the current timetable as service levels change.

Paros bus routes and map: how the network fits together

Think of the Paros bus map as a set of branches from Parikia, plus additional connections from Naoussa. Parikia is the main interchange because the ferry port and terminal sit together. Naoussa is the secondary hub for the main town route and several northern beach services.

Simplified Paros KTEL route map:

PARIKIA ├── Naoussa ├── Paros Airport ├── Aliki and Voutakos ├── Pounta Port → Antiparos ferry └── Lefkes → Piso Livadi → Golden Beach → Drios NAOUSSA ├── Parikia ├── Lefkes and Kostos ├── Drios and the east coast ├── Santa Maria ├── Kolymbithres └── Ampelas

This schematic is not to scale. Route availability and intermediate stops depend on the timetable in force.

Do not confuse Pounta Port with Punda Beach. Pounta—also written Punda or Pounda on English maps—is on the west coast and is the ferry port for Antiparos. Punda Beach is on the east coast between Logaras and Golden Beach. They are different destinations on different routes.

The Parikia bus terminal on Google Maps is beside the ferry port. The Naoussa bus terminal on Google Maps is the main departure point for buses to Parikia and the nearby beach routes.

KTEL Paros bus timetable: departure times by route

The departure times below come from the official KTEL Paros timetable valid from July 1 through August 24, 2026. Times use the 24-hour clock. A departure after 00:00 operates after midnight, so check the calendar date carefully when planning a return.

These are origin departure times. Intermediate stops have their own times. For a smaller village or beach stop, verify the exact departure on the official timetable or at a KTEL station.

Parikia to Naoussa bus schedule

The Parikia–Naoussa route has the longest operating window and the most frequent service in the current timetable. The Parikia terminal is beside the ferry port, making this the main public-transport connection for travelers arriving by ferry.

Do not assume this late-night frequency applies to the rest of the island. Airport, village and beach routes generally finish earlier and have fewer departures.

Lefkes, Drios and east-coast bus schedules

The main east-coast route runs from Parikia through Marathi, Kostos, Lefkes, Prodromos, Marmara, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Logaras, Punda Beach and Golden Beach before reaching Drios. A second route reaches Drios through Naoussa and the east-coast villages.

Intermediate stops have separate departure times. Check the official timetable for Prodromos, Marmara, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Logaras, Golden Beach, Punda Beach, Aspro Chorio and other stops.

Aliki, Paros Airport and Pounta Port bus schedules

For a flight, do not plan around the last possible bus. The airport route follows fixed published departures rather than every flight arrival or departure. Allow time for traffic, boarding, luggage and a possible schedule change.

Agkeria, Parasporos and Butterflies Valley departures

Naoussa buses to Santa Maria, Kolymbithres and Ampelas

Naoussa has separate summer shuttles to several nearby beaches. These services make a single beach day practical without returning through Parikia.

How KTEL Paros timetables change through the year

KTEL Paros does not publish one annual timetable. It publishes a series of schedules, each stamped with its own validity dates, and replaces them as demand rises and falls. That is why the departure times above carry a date range, and why a schedule you find on another site may be months out of date without saying so. The routes, hubs, fares and ticket rules on this page stay valid across those changes. Only the clock times move.

How to check which timetable applies to your trip

1. Open the operator’s timetable page:ktelparou.gr/en/bus-schedules.html. KTEL states the validity dates in the first line and links a downloadable PDF.
2. Check the printed date range covers your travel day. If it does not, the times you are reading are not the ones that will run. This is the single most common Paros bus mistake.
3. If the replacement is not published yet, plan with the service pattern below, then confirm by phone on the day: transport office +30 22840 21395 or +30 22840 22273.

Typical Paros bus service pattern by route

Exact times change with each timetable, but the shape of the network is stable. Use this to judge whether a plan is realistic before you have the dated schedule in hand, then confirm the specific departure.

What does not change when KTEL swaps the timetable: the two terminals (Parikia beside the ferry port, Naoussa), the minimum fares of €2.20 full and €1.10 reduced, the €12 island-wide daily ticket, the bank-card-only payment rule, the ticket agencies listed below, and the fact that buying onboard costs more. Those are the parts of this guide you can rely on in any month.

Paros bus fares, tickets and payment

The minimum full KTEL Paros fare is €2.20, the minimum reduced fare is €1.10, and the island-wide daily ticket costs €12. The exact single fare depends on the route. KTEL processes bus-fare payments exclusively by bank card.

Onboard-fare discrepancy: KTEL’s live timetable page currently lists onboard prices of €2.80 or €4.00, while its ticket page lists €3.50 or €4.00, depending on the route. Both official pages agree that onboard tickets cost more and payment is by bank card. Buy before boarding when a ticket outlet is available and confirm the exact onboard fare with KTEL.

• Main sales points: The Parikia and Naoussa terminal stations.
• Other sales points: Selected stores, mini-markets and kiosks displaying the KTEL sign in Parikia, Naoussa, Lefkes, Prodromos, Marmara, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Drios, Aliki, Pounta, Voutakos and Antiparos.
• Reduced fares: KTEL lists concessions for domestic students, members of large families, and passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities who show the required valid card.
• Refunds: Once a ticket has been issued, KTEL says it cannot be cancelled or refunded.

See the official KTEL Paros ticket page for the latest fare rules and sales locations.

How to use the KTEL bus in Paros

1. Check the timetable’s validity dates. A schedule from July may not apply in June, September or winter.
2. Identify the route and direction. A departure from Parikia is not the return time from your destination.
3. Buy before boarding when an outlet is available. Use a terminal kiosk or a shop displaying the KTEL sign.
4. Carry a working bank card. KTEL states that bus-fare payments are processed exclusively by card.
5. Save the return schedule. Take a screenshot and identify the final realistic return, not only the last advertised departure.
6. Read route symbols. Selected services travel through Kamares, Voutakos, Pounta, Aliki or Aspro Chorio.
7. Allow a buffer for flights and ferries. A public-bus ticket does not protect a missed connection.
8. Check the date after midnight. A 00:30 departure runs after midnight on the following calendar day.

Paros Airport, ferry port and Antiparos bus connections

Parikia ferry port and bus terminal

The main KTEL terminal is beside the ferry port in Parikia. Travelers arriving by ferry can walk to the terminal and connect to Naoussa, Aliki, the airport, Pounta Port, Lefkes, Drios and other destinations when the relevant route is operating.

Plan your arrival with the Athens to Paros ferry guide, then check the KTEL timetable that covers your arrival date.

Paros Airport bus

KTEL publishes a direct route between Parikia and Paros Airport in the current timetable. Departures are fixed and do not match every flight. A bus is a practical budget option when the schedule leaves a comfortable buffer; use a taxi or pre-arranged transfer for an early flight, late arrival or tight connection.

Bus to Antiparos

Take the KTEL bus from Parikia to Pounta Port, then transfer to the ferry for Antiparos. Confirm that your destination is Pounta/Punda Port on the west coast, not Punda Beach on the east coast. Staying overnight? Compare where to stay in Antiparos.

Luggage, accessibility, pets and bicycles

Luggage

KTEL describes its intercity service as transporting passengers and luggage. Keep valuables and essential documents with you, and do not plan a tight connection when traveling with several large bags. KTEL states that carriers are not responsible for theft or loss of passengers’ personal belongings during transport.

Accessibility

KTEL publishes reduced fares for passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities, but its public pages do not provide enough fleet-level detail to guarantee step-free boarding on every departure. For a wheelchair, mobility aid or other specific requirement, contact the transportation office before traveling at +30 22840 21395 or +30 22840 22273.

Bicycles

KTEL states that a passenger traveling with luggage pays a full fare for bicycle transport, while a passenger without luggage pays half fare. A folding bicycle without luggage is carried free of charge. Confirm space and the applicable charge before travel.

Pets and assistance dogs

Small companion animals may be carried at the driver’s or carrier representative’s discretion, depending on occupancy and passenger safety. KTEL requires a secure pet carrier and a current health booklet, does not transport pets over 10 kg, and limits service to two pets per bus. Assistance dogs accompanying passengers with disabilities may travel without a cage or muzzle when leashed and accompanied by the required documentation.

Read the official KTEL transport policies before traveling with a bicycle or animal.

Can you get around Paros without a car?

Yes, particularly if you stay in Parikia or Naoussa and plan one main destination at a time. Traveling without a car is easiest during the high season, when buses run more frequently. Outside peak summer, your accommodation location and the final return departure become more important.

Your accommodation location matters more than the island’s overall bus coverage. Use this guide to choose where to stay in Paros without a car.

For remote accommodation, multi-beach days or unrestricted late travel, you can compare rental cars in Paros. A rental is not necessary for every visitor, but it can prevent repeated backtracking through Parikia or Naoussa.

Plan the rest of your Paros trip

• Match the routes with the best beaches in Paros.
• Check which venues are practical by bus in the guide to Paros beach clubs.
• Build realistic bus-based days with the best things to do in Paros.
• Choose a convenient base with the guide to where to stay in Paros.
• Plan your ferry arrival with the Athens to Paros ferry guide.
• Crossing from Pounta? Compare where to stay in Antiparos.
• Check transport before visiting the best wineries in Paros, since not every winery is convenient by public bus.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Before traveling, recheck the official KTEL Paros timetable. The exact departure times reproduced on this page apply through August 24, 2026. The year-round route, ticket and planning guidance remains useful, but later departure times may differ.