Paros Coastal Bus Routes: The Ultimate Beach Hopping Guide

Beach Hopping on Paros by Bus

Paros has one of the best bus networks in the Cyclades, run by KTEL Paros from two hubs: the main terminal beside the port in Parikia, and a second in Naoussa. From Parikia, buses loop around the island to Naoussa, Lefkes, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Golden Beach (Chrysi Akti) and Drios, with other routes to Aliki, the airport and Pounta — the port for the short ferry across to Antiparos. There's usually a bus timed to meet arriving ferries at Parikia.

Services run year-round, and in high season the Parikia–Naoussa route in particular continues into the early hours, which makes the bus a practical way home after a night out. Fares run from roughly €2 to €3.50 depending on distance, and a full-day cross-island ticket is usually available if you're beach-hopping (confirm current prices on the day).

With Greek Island Buses you can buy your ticket online before you arrive, skip the queue at Parikia or Naoussa, and board with a digital QR code straight from your phone.