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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Plaka
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$50
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$50
Fastest journey on Oct 30
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
4 h 25 m
Ferries on Oct 30
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Plaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Plaka will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 1 ferries from Heraklion to Plaka, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct ferries cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest ferries will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 PM 4h25 Heraklion 11:25 PM Plaka $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:00 PM 4h25 Heraklion 11:25 PM Plaka $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Plaka
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Ferries from Heraklion to Plaka run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $50 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:20, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 92 nautical miles (171 km) distance in 4h 20m. Ferries from Heraklion to Plaka are available to foot passengers.
Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€42) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 4h 20m |
First ferry 1:20 AM |
Last ferry 9:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Frequently asked questions about your Heraklion to Plaka trip
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Heraklion to Plaka Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Heraklion to Plaka ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Plaka ferries for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM Heraklion | 4h25 | 11:25 PM Plaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Ferry from Heraklion to Plaka
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