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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Plaka
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Ferries per day
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 $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Plaka on Mon, Mar 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 16 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 Mon, Mar 16 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.
Heraklion to Plaka Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Heraklion to Plaka ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Plaka ferries for today, Sunday, March 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FESTOS PALACE | 7:00 PM Heraklion Port | 4h40 | 11:40 PM Port of Milos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ELYROS | 7:00 PM Port of Souda | 4h25 | 11:25 PM Port of Milos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Plaka
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Ferries from Heraklion to Plaka run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 1 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 25m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Plaka are available to foot passengers.
Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 4h 25m |
First ferry 01:20 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Ferry operators: Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Heraklion to PlakaYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Plaka with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as $51 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Ferry from Heraklion to Plaka
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