How to Travel from
Heraklion to Athens
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Heraklion, Greece → Athens, Greece
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heraklion to Athens
Composite routes from Heraklion to Athens
Cheapest
11 h 59 min
Car
339 km.
from $18
Route Navigator Heraklion - Athens
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Continue onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως
Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, 183 м
183 м
Make a U-turn onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως
Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, 17 м
17 м
Make a U-turn onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως
Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, 18 м
18 м
Make a U-turn onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως
Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, 333 м
333 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
93 м
93 м
Turn right
169 м
169 м
Turn sharp left
328 km 310 м
328 km 310 м
Turn right
148 м
148 м
Turn left
35 м
35 м
Turn right onto Ακτή Κονδύλη
Ακτή Κονδύλη, 318 м
318 м
Turn left onto Κόνωνος
Κόνωνος, 474 м
474 м
Turn slight right onto Ρετσίνα
Ρετσίνα, 2 km 643 м
2 km 643 м
Keep right and drive toward Λαμία, Αθήνα, Γλυφάδα, Σ.Ε.Φ.
Λαμία, Αθήνα, Γλυφάδα, Σ.Ε.Φ., 2 km 144 м
2 km 144 м
Keep left onto Ποσειδώνος and drive toward Αθήνα, Νέα Σμύρνη
Ποσειδώνος, Αθήνα, Νέα Σμύρνη, 7 km 946 м
7 km 946 м
Keep right onto Ρήγα Φεραίου
Ρήγα Φεραίου, 304 м
304 м
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
Σόλωνος, 229 м
229 м
Turn left onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 80 м
80 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Athens?
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Athens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 12h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion to Athens?
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Athens?
No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Athens. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Is there a direct ferry between Heraklion 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 to Athens?
The distance between Heraklion and Athens is 344 km.
How do I get a ferry ticket from Heraklion to Athens?
Book your Heraklion to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.
How do I travel from Heraklion to Athens without a car?
The best way to get from Heraklion to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs $42.39 - $391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Heraklion to Athens?
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Heraklion to Athens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Heraklion to Athens bus from?
Heraklion to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Train, bus or fly from Heraklion to Athens?
The best way to get from Heraklion to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 . There are no good options to train or bus between Heraklion to Athens.
Where does the Heraklion to Athens bus arrive?
Heraklion to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
Where can I stay near Athens?
There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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