How to travel from Rethimno to Paros, Greece

The distance between Rethimno and Paros is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rethimno to Paros by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Paros (PAS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Paros.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rethimno and Paros

There are several options for getting from Rethimno to Paros by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Rethimno and Paros is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Rethimno and Paros by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Rethimno to Paros is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Rethimno and Paros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rethimno and Paros. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Paros (PAS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rethimno and Paros. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Paros (PAS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rethimno and Paros. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Paros (PAS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Rethimno to Paros. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rethimno to Paros typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and and arrive into Paros (PAS).

The closest major airport to Paros is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Paros. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rethimno to Paros. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Paros. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rethimno to Paros is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Rethimno to Paros

Compare travel optionsbetween Rethimno and Paros

Transport options from Rethimno to Paros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€230($230)
every 20 mins498km (310 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 40m
€315($315)
twice daily528km (328 miles)
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 55m
€90($90)
once daily324km (202 miles)
Bus and Ferry5h 30m
€9($9)
twice a week327km (203 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Paros

The following major airports near Paros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

PAS
Paros Airport (PAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Paros
JNX
Naxos Airport (JNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Paros
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Paros