Ferry from Paros to Heraklion, Crete

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Paros to Heraklion, Crete. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Heraklion (or Iraklio) is the capital city of Crete, which is the largest island in Greece. There’s a medieval city center and one-of-a-kind archeological history here, such as the Palace of Knossos. In addition, there are plenty of dining, shopping and nightlife options. This is an ideal destination spot for both families and groups of friends. It is located approximately 104.66 miles away from Paros.
Getting back and forth from Paros to Heraklion, Crete is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Paros to Heraklion, Crete is operated by 4 ferry companies: Minoan Lines, Fast Ferries, Seajets and Blue Star Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 17.50 and 139.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Paros to Heraklion, Crete is between 4h 5m – 6h 10m. With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 4h 5m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Santorini (Thera), Sitia, Crete, Kasos, Karpathos Port, Rhodes Town (Main Port), Rhodes, Ios and Naxos. Fast Ferries, Seajets are currently offering a direct trip to Heraklion, Crete.

During high season (June – September) there are 61 scheduled ferry crossings between Paros and Heraklion, Crete per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 19 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!