Getting from Paros to Nafplio

If you are heading to Nafplio from Paros you are making your way to a neoclassical town on the Argolic Gulf in the Peloponnese, the first capital of modern Greece with the Venetian fortress of Palamidi above it and Mycenae, Epidaurus and Tiryns all within easy reach.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Paros to Nafplio. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Paros to Piraeus and then travelling by road south through the Peloponnese, which takes around 2 to 2.5 hours from Athens.

Getting there by air

Nafplio has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Paros to Athens takes around 45 minutes and then the drive or bus to Nafplio takes around 2 to 2.5 hours. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Athens and drive or take the KTEL bus to Nafplio. If you want flexibility for exploring Mycenae, Epidaurus and the wider Argolis region, rent a car in Athens or at the airport on arrival.