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.
Paros to Antiparos connection
Paros Airport to Antiparos
Road to Pounta, then a seven-minute car-ferry crossing
The dependable route is west to Pounta, then the year-round car ferry to Antiparos. A through transfer can make it feel like one journey, but public transport currently means airport bus to Parikia, a second bus to Pounta and the ferry. If your Antiparos accommodation is outside town, plan the final island leg as well.
Sources checked: 24 August 2026
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4 guidesAntiparos → Paros Airport
Plan the local ferry and Paros road leg as one departure journey. The first Pounta crossing, why public transport cannot serve early flights, pre-booked handoffs and when to sleep on Paros instead.
Open guideParos Airport → Naoussa
The dated 25 August–10 September KTEL board has no direct airport bus: change in Parikia, or use a taxi or pre-booked transfer. The late-arrival cutoff, taxi-rank reality and central Naoussa drop-off restrictions.
Open guideParos Airport → Santa Maria
A strong direct-transfer route because KTEL needs three buses via Parikia and Naoussa. Exact connection times, the dated 18:00 final-leg cutoff and why a Naoussa quote is not a Santa Maria quote.
Open guideParikia Port → Antiparos
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.
Open guideTime-sensitive timetable
Current snapshot: the ferry is frequent and late; the airport bus is the constraint
The current Pounta ferry timetable runs about every 20 minutes for much of the day and continues into the early hours in peak season. The crossing takes about seven minutes. By contrast, the dated KTEL board valid 25 August–10 September lists 7 Airport–Parikia departures and ends at 20:20. Do not assume the late ferry solves a late airport arrival if you depend on buses.
Our practical verdict
What we would choose
Book a through transfer when you have children, several bags, a late flight or accommodation beyond Antiparos Town. Use the three-stage bus route only with a generous daytime margin. A taxi to Pounta plus the ferry works well, but arrange the Antiparos-side pickup before departure if the final address is not walkable from the port.
Compare every option
Through private transfer
One booking from arrivals to the Antiparos address
Road leg + ferry wait + 7 min crossing + final drop-off
SimplestLate-arrival option
Taxi to Pounta + ferry
Fast road connection, then buy the local ferry onboard
Direct road leg + ferry wait + 7 min crossing
Simplest
KTEL via Parikia and Pounta
Two buses and the ferry: cheapest, but connection-heavy
Three stages; connection time varies
Lowest cost
Rental car across the ferry
Convenient on Antiparos only when the rental agreement permits it
Pickup + road leg + ferry wait + crossing
Your own vehicle
Mistakes that cost time or money
Confirm what 'to Antiparos' includes
A road transfer can legally end at Pounta, before the ferry. A through quote should state ferry costs, whether the vehicle crosses or hands off, and the exact Antiparos address.
Only two taxis are published for Antiparos
The municipality lists two island taxi contacts. Recent travellers report limited leverage and high short-hop quotes when demand is strong. Pre-arrange the final leg or use the island bus when practical.
The Pounta route, step by step
Pounta is the year-round gateway. The seasonal passenger boat from Parikia is a separate service and usually does not improve an airport journey.
1. Reach west-coast Pounta
Use a through transfer, taxi, permitted rental car or the two-bus public route via Parikia. Verify the destination pin because Punda Beach is on the opposite side of Paros.
2. Buy the ferry ticket onboard
The operator offers no advance reservation. Passengers and vehicles board in order; cash and cards are accepted. The published crossing is about seven minutes.
3. Finish the Antiparos leg
Antiparos Town begins at the port and many central stays are walkable. For Soros, Agios Georgios or another outlying address, confirm the island bus, vehicle crossing or a pre-arranged pickup before leaving Paros.
Every option in detail
Through private transfer
One booking from arrivals to the Antiparos address
SimplestLate-arrival option
- Cost
- Fixed quote; confirm ferry inclusion
- Journey
- Road leg + ferry wait + 7 min crossing + final drop-off
- Availability
- Pre-booked around flight and ferry operation
How it works
A vehicle can cross on the Pounta car ferry, or the operator may use a coordinated handoff on Antiparos. Both can work. The booking must name the actual final address and explain which model applies.
Before you book
Ask whether ferry tickets, vehicle fare, waiting after a flight delay, child seats and the Antiparos road leg are included. A quote only to 'Antiparos ferry' may end at Pounta on Paros.
Best for
- Families, groups, mobility needs and heavy luggage
- Late flights or accommodation outside Antiparos Town
Less suitable for
- A solo daytime traveller staying beside Antiparos port
Useful details
- •Write the hotel name and village into the quote request; 'Antiparos' alone is not a complete endpoint.
- •Ask for the meeting plan if your flight arrives after the supplier's normal office hours.
Taxi to Pounta + ferry
Fast road connection, then buy the local ferry onboard
Simplest
- Cost
- Metered taxi + passenger and any vehicle ferry fare
- Journey
- Direct road leg + ferry wait + 7 min crossing
- Availability
- Taxi supply varies; ferry is frequent in the current peak timetable
How it works
Tell the driver 'Pounta for the Antiparos ferry' and verify the west-coast destination. At Pounta, walk aboard or cross with the taxi only if that has been explicitly agreed. Tickets are sold onboard and no advance reservation is offered.
Before you book
Use the airport rank or call dispatch. If the taxi ends at Pounta, arrange the Antiparos-side leg separately before travel.
Best for
- Daytime arrivals with manageable luggage
Less suitable for
- A remote Antiparos address with no onward car arranged
Useful details
- •The ferry accepts cash and cards onboard, but carry a working backup payment method.
- •Do not ask only for 'Punda'; show the Pounta ferry pin.
KTEL via Parikia and Pounta
Two buses and the ferry: cheapest, but connection-heavy
Lowest cost
- Cost
- Two KTEL tickets + ferry
- Journey
- Three stages; connection time varies
- Availability
- Daytime airport departures; Pounta bus later in peak season
How it works
Take Airport–Parikia, change to Parikia–Pounta (Antiparos), then walk onto the ferry. The dated KTEL board does not show a direct airport bus to Pounta or Antiparos.
Before you book
Buy bus tickets before boarding where possible. Ferry tickets are sold onboard without advance reservation.
Best for
- Budget travellers arriving early with light luggage
Less suitable for
- Late flights or short connection margins
- Accommodation well beyond Antiparos Town
Useful details
- •The dated Parikia–Pounta board lists 17 departures each way, but the airport leg finishes much earlier.
- •There is no protected connection; leave time for baggage and queues.
Rental car across the ferry
Convenient on Antiparos only when the rental agreement permits it
Your own vehicle
- Cost
- Hire + insurance + fuel + vehicle ferry fare
- Journey
- Pickup + road leg + ferry wait + crossing
- Availability
- Reserve in summer; ferry takes vehicles year-round
How it works
Collect the car, drive to west-coast Pounta and pay onboard for the vehicle and passengers. The ferry does not take advance reservations.
Before you book
Get written confirmation that the vehicle may leave Paros and that insurance remains valid on Antiparos. Do not assume island-to-island ferry use is automatically permitted.
Best for
- Several days exploring beaches and villages on both islands
Less suitable for
- A short stay in walkable Antiparos Town
Useful details
- •Vehicle queues can add time even when passenger boarding is quick.
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.
The final Antiparos leg is where plans break
An August 2026 traveller reported unexpectedly expensive quotes for very short Antiparos taxi trips and little ability to shop around. One report cannot establish a market price, but it is a strong reason to agree the full route and price before arrival.
Read the discussion · Reddit, August 2026Travellers repeatedly ask whether cars can cross late
Recent forum questions focus on luggage, taking cars on the ferry and returning late. The official answer is clearer than the threads: the Pounta ferry carries vehicles, runs year-round and has late peak-season sailings, but the exact timetable must be checked for the travel date.
Read the discussion · Reddit /r/ParosTravel, August 2026Numbers 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
Can I go directly from Paros Airport to Antiparos?+
A pre-booked operator can sell one through journey, but a ferry crossing is always involved. Public transport currently requires Airport–Parikia, Parikia–Pounta and the Pounta–Antiparos ferry.
Do I need to reserve the Pounta ferry?+
No. The operator says tickets are sold onboard and advance reservations are not offered. Cash and cards are accepted, and vehicles can cross.
Will my rental car be allowed on the Antiparos ferry?+
The ferry accepts vehicles, but the rental contract decides whether your specific car may cross and remain insured. Obtain written permission from the rental company.
What if I land after the last airport bus?+
Use a taxi or pre-booked transfer to Pounta or your full Antiparos address. The ferry may still be running much later, but the KTEL airport leg on the 25 August–10 September board ends at 20:20.
Official sources used
Timetables are snapshots, not permanent promises. Open the linked operator page again on the day of travel.
- 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.
- KTEL Paros: tickets
Official ticket and onboard-payment rules.
- Antiparos Ferries: current timetable
Official schedules for both the Pounta car ferry and the seasonal Parikia passenger boat.
- Antiparos Ferries: Pounta route
Official crossing details: about seven minutes, vehicles accepted, tickets onboard, no advance reservation.
- Municipality of Antiparos: transportation
Municipal ferry, bus and taxi information, including the two island taxi contacts.
Found a changed timetable or number? Tell us so we can re-check the primary source.
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