How to Travel from

Heraklion Port to Athens

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Greece Heraklion Port Athens

How to Get from Heraklion Port to Athens

Plane

1 h

Select a Ticket

Car

13 h 21 min

from $18

Rideshare

13 h 21 min

from $12.93

Cheapest

By car (340 km)

13 h 21 min

340 km.

from $18

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

13 h 21 min

340 km.

from $12.93

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$50.95–$318.44

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$203.80

Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$203.80

Sky Express

Website:

skyexpress.gr/

Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$56.05–$203.80

Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$203.80

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:

+30 210 4121001

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

seajets.com/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

8h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$101.90–$280.23

Fast Ferries

Phone:

+30 210 4284000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

fastferries.com.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$48.40–$445.82

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:

+302108919800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bluestarferries.com/en-gb/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 5m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$52.22–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:

+30 2810 399800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minoan.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$58.35–$135.90

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:

+30 210 89 19 800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

hellenicseaways.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$52.22–$140.12

ANEK Lines

Phone:

+30 21 0419 7400

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

anek.gr/en/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:

+30 693-724-9486

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

cretetaxitransfers.gr/

Bus from Heraklion to Chania

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

On demand

Estimated price:

$152.85–$305.71

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:

2821 091288

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

e-ktel.com/en/

Bus from Heraklion to Chania

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.74–$17.83

Bus from Chania to Port

Ave. Duration:

8h 20m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$25.48–$36.94

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

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion Port (Station) to Athens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heraklion Port (Station) to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $48.91 - $130.43 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion Port (Station) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Heraklion Port (Station) to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs $41.30 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Heraklion Port (Station) to Athens, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Three ways to Travel from Heraklion Port to Athens

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Aegean Airlines

Sky Express

Other operators

Seajets

Fast Ferries

Blue Star Ferries

Minoan Lines

Hellenic Seaways

ANEK Lines

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Athens?