How to travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion

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from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion

How to get from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion by train, bus or flight.

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ferry

The best way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SeajetsEUROCHAMPION JET
    3:55 PM1h30
    Athinios Port
    5:25 PMHeraklion Port
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SeajetsEUROCHAMPION JET
    3:55 PM1h30
    Athinios Port
    5:25 PMHeraklion Port
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SeajetsEUROCHAMPION JET
    3:55 PM1h30
    Athinios Port
    5:25 PMHeraklion Port
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion

Travel to Heraklion easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion.

FAQs
You can travel between Santorini (Island) and Heraklion by ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion is a ferry with an average price of $76 (€62).
The fastest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 22m.
The distance from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion is approximately 75 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion is:
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santorini (Island) and Heraklion as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Athinios Port and arrive in Heraklion Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) to go to Heraklion by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Santorini (Island) to Heraklion often also extend their vacation to go to Chania, Athens, Mykonos, Rethymno, Rhodes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heraklion and these popular destinations at a great price.

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