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Athens to Heraklion Port

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Four ways to Travel from Athens to Heraklion Port

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By car (339 km)
13 h 20 min
339 km.
from $18
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Plane to Heraklion Port (Chania International Airport)
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Rideshare
13 h 20 min
339 km.
from $12.90
Bus, Plane
4 h 38 min
318 km.
from $324.75

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$267.49

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$165.59–$331.18

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Heraklion Port (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station). However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Heraklion via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Heraklion Port (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Heraklion Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station)?

The distance between Athens and Heraklion Port (Station) is 347 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station)?

Book your Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) without a car is to car ferry which takes 8h 40m and costs $42.39 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Athens to Heraklion Port (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) bus from?

Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) bus arrive?

Athens to Heraklion Port (Station) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Which airlines fly from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport?

Volotea, Sky Express and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport.

Where can I stay near Heraklion Port (Station)?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Heraklion Port (Station). Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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