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Archaeological Museum of Naxos
Small but important museum in Kastro with Cycladic, Archaic, and Roman finds from Naxos and nearby islands.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Irakleia (Island) to Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irakleia (Island) to Naxos will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Irakleia (Island) for Naxos on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct ferries cover the 26 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest ferries will take 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Irakleia (Island) to Naxos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $7, and a ferry costs an average of $7.
Distance: 14 nautical miles (26 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Small Cyclades Lines | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Small Cyclades Lines | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Small Cyclades Lines | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Irakleia (Island) to Naxos ferries for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 AM Irakleia (Island) | 1h05 | 6:00 AM Naxos | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Irakleia (Island) | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Naxos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Irakleia (Island) to Naxos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 14 nautical miles (26 km) distance in 1h 5m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Irakleia (Island) to Naxos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 1h 5m |
First ferry 12:50 AM |
Last ferry 9:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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