The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Sitia
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Sitia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Sitia will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Heraklion for Sitia on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Heraklion to Sitia
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Sitia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a ferry costs an average of €15.
Distance: 47 nautical miles (88 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€16 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Heraklion to Sitia Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Heraklion to Sitia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Sitia ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 AM Heraklion | 2h30 | 3:30 AM Sitia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 AM Heraklion | 2h15 | 3:50 AM Sitia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Heraklion | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Sitia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia

Distance 47 nautical miles (88 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 2h 25m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 20:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Heraklion to Sitia start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€16) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Heraklion to SitiaYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Sitia with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Heraklion Port, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Sitia, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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