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Five ways to Travel from Izmir to Heraklion

Composite routes from Izmir to Heraklion

Cheapest
27 h 38 min
Car
1638 km.
from $90
Fastest
2 h 18 min
Plane
Other
27 h 38 min
Rideshare
1638 km.
from $21.37
11 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
385 km.
from $424.86
16 h 16 min
386 km.
from $279.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$382.16
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$369.42

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Izmir bus station to Kuşadası
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Izmir bus station to Milas
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Keşan to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$76.43

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Milas to Bodrum
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.99–$8.28

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.59

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.81
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Truva

Phone:
0 286 212 22 22
Email:
Website:
truvaturizm.com/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.28

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Milas to Bodrum
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$151.14

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:
$165.60–$318.46

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Kusadasi to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.35–$54.42

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$152.86

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Paros to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$178.34
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12
Other from Amorgós Katapola to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$114.65
Other from Mykonos to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$191.08

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Paros to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.41–$216.56
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$140.12
Other from Mykonos to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.41–$267.51

Yeşil Marmaris Lines

Phone:
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
Email:
Website:
yesilmarmarislines.com/
Other from Port of Bodrum to Port
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.61

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Makri Travel

Phone:
+30 694 415 6070
Email:
Website:
makritravel.com/tr/
Other from Kusadasi to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Patmos to Paros
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$101.91
Other from Port of Kos to Katapola
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$108.28
Other from Chios to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$45.86–$121.02

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Mykonos to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$47.18–$109.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Chios to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$140.12

Turkish Sealines

Phone:
+90 252 316 22 22
Email:
Website:
turkishsealines.com.tr/
Other from Port of Cesme to Chios
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.37–$157.19

Bodrum Express Lines

Website:
bodrumexpresslines.com/
Other from Port of Bodrum to Port
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$47.31

Sky Marine Ferries

Phone:
+90 252 612 99 19
Email:
Website:
skymarineferries.com.tr/en
Other from Port of Bodrum to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.89–$20.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Heraklion?

The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Heraklion is to bus and ferry and car ferry which costs $81.52 - $336.96 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from İzmir to Heraklion?

The fastest way to get from İzmir to Heraklion is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between İzmir and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct bus from İzmir to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Izmir and arriving at Heraklion via Keşan and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.

How far is it from İzmir to Heraklion?

The distance between İzmir and Heraklion is 386 km.

How do I travel from İzmir to Heraklion without a car?

The best way to get from İzmir to Heraklion without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 14h 32m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from İzmir to Heraklion?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from İzmir to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İzmir to Heraklion bus from?

İzmir to Heraklion bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Izmir station.

Where does the İzmir to Heraklion bus arrive?

İzmir to Heraklion bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at Keşan station.

What is the time difference between İzmir and Heraklion?

Heraklion is 1h behind İzmir. It is currently 10:20 in İzmir and 09:20 in Heraklion.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2574+ hotels available in Heraklion. Prices start at $49.52 per night.
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