Pounta is not Punda Beach
The Antiparos ferry leaves from Pounta on the west coast. Punda Beach is on the east coast. Check the map pin before entering a taxi or accepting a transfer quote.
Antiparos to onward ferry
Antiparos to Parikia Port
Direct seasonal passenger boat, or year-round ferry and road transfer via Pounta
For a daytime Parikia arrival, the seasonal direct passenger boat is the cleanest route and takes about 30 minutes. It currently starts at 09:15, so it cannot serve an early onward ferry. The year-round departure route is Antiparos to Pounta, then KTEL, taxi or a through transfer to Parikia port. None of these local legs protects an onward ferry ticket.
Sources checked: 24 August 2026
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Exact route guide
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Choose between the seasonal 30-minute direct passenger boat and the year-round Pounta route. Current operating spans, bus and taxi connections, weather fallback and late-arrival planning.
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Open guideTime-sensitive timetable
Dated snapshot: direct boat 09:15–19:00; Pounta route starts at 06:10
The seasonal Antiparos–Parikia passenger timetable currently lists nine departures at 09:15, 09:45, 10:45, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00. The Antiparos–Pounta ferry begins at 06:10 and runs much later; the first Pounta–Parikia bus on the KTEL board valid 25 August–10 September is 07:50. Use the direct boat only when its arrival leaves a safe onward-ferry check-in margin.
Our practical verdict
Match the route to the onward departure
Use the direct passenger boat when it runs early enough and you are travelling on foot. For an early, late or off-season onward ferry, use Pounta and pre-book the Paros-side road leg when the connection matters. KTEL is good value, but a bus scheduled close to the onward ferry is not a safe connection. If separate tickets make a missed ferry expensive, choose an earlier crossing.
Compare every option
Direct Antiparos–Parikia passenger boat
No road transfer; seasonal, daytime and foot passengers only
About 30 minutes
SimplestSeasonal
Pounta ferry + KTEL to Parikia
The budget year-round route for later onward departures
Ferry + unprotected bus wait + road leg
Lowest cost
Pounta ferry + pre-booked taxi
Direct road leg to the correct Parikia gate
Ferry + direct road leg; traffic dependent
Simplest
Through transfer to Parikia port
One operator coordinates Antiparos pickup, ferry and onward gate
Pickup + ferry + direct road leg
Simplest
Mistakes that cost time or money
The direct boat cannot serve early onward ferries
The current first Antiparos–Parikia sailing is 09:15. Use the 06:10-or-later Pounta ferry and a planned road leg, or stay in Parikia the previous night.
Separate ferry tickets mean separate risk
Do not expect an onward operator to rebook you because a local Antiparos service or road transfer ran late. Choose a larger margin when the onward fare is restrictive.
Connect two unprotected ferry systems safely
The Antiparos local service and an onward Cyclades ferry are separate journeys. Missing the second because the first was late is normally the passenger's risk.
1. Use the onward check-in time
Large ferries can require passengers to be at the gate before departure. Add the walk across Parikia port and time to identify the correct vessel.
2. Choose direct boat or Pounta
Use the direct passenger boat only when it operates and leaves a large margin. Otherwise select an earlier Pounta ferry and reserve the road leg when timing matters.
3. Keep one recovery option
A safe plan contains an earlier local ferry or an alternative vehicle. The last mathematically possible connection is not the recommended one.
Every option in detail
Direct Antiparos–Parikia passenger boat
No road transfer; seasonal, daytime and foot passengers only
SimplestSeasonal
- Cost
- €5 one-way, municipality-published
- Journey
- About 30 minutes
- Availability
- Nine current departures, 09:15–19:00
How it works
Board the local passenger boat at Antiparos Town and travel directly into Parikia harbour. No vehicle is carried. Confirm where it lands relative to the gate of your onward ferry and allow time to walk with luggage.
Before you book
Use the local operator timetable rather than a national booking engine. Tickets are local and the service is seasonal. Check same-day notices when wind is strong.
Best for
- Daytime foot passengers with a generous onward-ferry margin
Less suitable for
- Onward ferries before the first direct boat
- Vehicles or strong-wind disruption
Useful details
- •The current first direct sailing is 09:15; early ferries from Parikia need the Pounta route or a previous-night stay.
- •Traveller reports describe the direct boat as more weather-sensitive than the short Pounta crossing; only the operator can confirm the day.
Pounta ferry + KTEL to Parikia
The budget year-round route for later onward departures
Lowest cost
- Cost
- Ferry + one KTEL ticket
- Journey
- Ferry + unprotected bus wait + road leg
- Availability
- First Pounta–Parikia bus 07:50 on the dated board
How it works
Take the seven-minute ferry to Pounta and board KTEL for the main station beside Parikia port. The dated board lists 17 Pounta–Parikia buses, but the bus is not held for a late ferry. The 23:30 departure is marked as travelling through Voutakos and Aliki.
Before you book
Select a bus that reaches Parikia before the onward carrier's check-in deadline with at least one recovery option. Buy the ferry ticket onboard and the KTEL ticket before boarding where possible.
Best for
- Budget travel with a later ferry and light luggage
Less suitable for
- A tight separate-ticket connection
- The earliest Parikia ferries
Useful details
- •A few minutes between ferry and bus is not a safe plan when carrying luggage.
- •Pounta appears as 'Punda (Antiparos)' on the KTEL board; it is not Punda Beach.
Pounta ferry + pre-booked taxi
Direct road leg to the correct Parikia gate
Simplest
- Cost
- Ferry + metered or agreed taxi
- Journey
- Ferry + direct road leg; traffic dependent
- Availability
- Pre-book the car to meet a named sailing
How it works
Walk onto the Pounta ferry, then meet the driver at the Paros landing for a direct trip to Parikia port. Give the onward ferry company and gate if known, not only 'Parikia'.
Before you book
Reserve before leaving Antiparos and share the exact ferry. Confirm the driver's waiting policy if the local ferry is delayed and whether the quote includes port or luggage supplements.
Best for
- Onward ferry deadlines, groups and substantial luggage
Less suitable for
- Turning up at Pounta without a confirmed car
Useful details
- •Ferry-arrival periods can absorb much of the island taxi fleet at Parikia; reserve rather than relying on dispatch at the last moment.
- •Ask for the closest legal drop-off to the onward gate.
Through transfer to Parikia port
One operator coordinates Antiparos pickup, ferry and onward gate
Simplest
- Cost
- Fixed quote; confirm ferry and final gate
- Journey
- Pickup + ferry + direct road leg
- Availability
- Pre-booked around both ferry schedules
How it works
The provider collects at the Antiparos address, crosses or hands off at Pounta, and delivers to the closest legal point for the onward Parikia ferry. One booking controls both land legs and the local crossing plan.
Before you book
Provide the onward company, departure time, requested check-in time, every bag and Antiparos pickup point. Ask which earlier local ferry the operator will use and how missed-connection responsibility is described.
Best for
- Families, groups, mobility needs and valuable onward tickets
Less suitable for
- Foot passengers who safely match the direct passenger boat
Useful details
- •A quote ending at Pounta is not a through transfer to Parikia port.
- •Ask for a written pickup time based on the onward check-in deadline, not only its departure time.
What recent travellers are reporting
These observations are anecdotal, not official schedules or price guarantees. We use them to expose recurring friction, then verify the underlying facts against operator and government sources.
Travellers worry about the short Pounta bus connection
A recurring forum question notes that ferry and bus times can leave only a few minutes at Pounta. That concern is valid for an onward-ferry day: choose an earlier crossing or reserve a car rather than assuming the bus waits.
Read the discussion · Tripadvisor Paros forumRecent travellers still plan around very early Parikia departures
A July 2026 logistics thread asked whether the then-published first Naoussa bus was safe for a 07:00 Parikia ferry. That exact bus time has changed and the service was never direct from Antiparos. The useful lesson is to sleep in Parikia or use the earliest Pounta crossing with a reserved car when the onward departure is very early.
Read the discussion · Reddit /r/GreeceTravel, July 2026The direct boat is valued, but Pounta is the fallback
Traveller discussions repeatedly describe the direct boat as convenient for foot passengers and the Pounta route as the option for earlier, later or wind-affected travel. Treat weather comments as experience and follow the operator's same-day notice.
Read the discussion · Tripadvisor Antiparos discussionNumbers worth saving
- KTEL Paros
- +30 22840 21395 / 22273
- Confirm the current bus board when your travel date falls outside the published validity window.
- Naoussa taxi rank
- +30 22840 53490
- Useful for a return journey or a pickup outside the pedestrian centre.
- Antiparos taxi 1
- +30 698 884 8484
- One of the two taxi contacts published by the Municipality of Antiparos.
- Antiparos taxi 2
- +30 697 062 4750 / +30 22840 61135
- Pre-arrange an onward island pickup when your accommodation is outside Antiparos Town.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct boat from Antiparos to Parikia?+
Yes, seasonally and for foot passengers only. The current timetable lists nine departures from 09:15 to 19:00 and a journey of about 30 minutes. It cannot serve an early onward ferry.
How do I reach an early ferry from Parikia?+
Use the first suitable Antiparos–Pounta ferry and a pre-booked vehicle from Pounta, or stay in Parikia the previous night. The first Pounta–Parikia bus on the 25 August–10 September board is 07:50, so public transport cannot serve the earliest departures.
Will my onward ferry wait if the Antiparos connection is late?+
No. These are separate operators and normally separate tickets. Leave a large check-in margin and at least one recovery option, especially when the onward ticket is restrictive.
Official sources used
Timetables are snapshots, not permanent promises. Open the linked operator page again on the day of travel.
- Antiparos Ferries: current timetable
Primary source for all current Antiparos–Parikia and Antiparos–Pounta departure times.
- Antiparos Ferries: route details
Official seven-minute Pounta crossing, onboard ticket and vehicle rules.
- KTEL Paros: dated board, 25 August–10 September 2026
Primary official source for every exact KTEL departure quoted on this page.
- KTEL Paros: live timetable index
Use the live index for travel before 25 August or after 10 September, when another dated board may apply.
- Municipality of Antiparos: transportation
Municipal confirmation of the direct route, €5 published passenger fare, ticket rules and island contacts.
Found a changed timetable or number? Tell us so we can re-check the primary source.
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