The high-speed ferry Santorini Palace of Minoan Lines leaving the port of Athinios in Santorini for Heraklion in Crete
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Ferry Santorini-Crete (Heraklio)

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Planning is the key to traveling by ferry from Santorini to Crete (Heraklio) like a pro! Keep reading to discover the best ferry routes from Santorini to Heraklion, availability, ferry schedules, connections, travel tips, prices and many more. Here we go!

Ferries from Santorini to Heraklio operate seasonally (from April to October) every year.
A ferry ticket from Santorini to Heraklio costs '25' 'EUR' (25 Euros) - '50' 'EUR' (50 Euros) for a standard seat.

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What are the ferry routes from Santorini to Heraklio?

Multiple ferries depart from Santorini to Heraklion every day during the peak season (April to October). There are at least 3 ferries from Santorini to Heraklion every day, usually in the afternoon, after 15.30. The rest of the year, itineraries are rare.

Indicative Ferry Routes from Santorini to Crete (Heraklion)*

Schedules frequency Multiple times per day
First boat 04:10
Last boat 18:30
Average duration 02h45m
*Based on data from 2021-2022

ferry SANTORINI (THIRA) - CRETE, HERAKLION

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Price
Company AEGEON PELAGOS
Duration 05h35m
Price €25.00 - €102.00
Duration 01h50m
Price €58.00 - €78.00
Duration 01h50m
Price €54.00 - €64.00
Company SEA JETS
Duration 01h45m
Price €54.00 - €84.00
 

What types of ferries travel from Santorini to Heraklio?

The types of ferries that operate from Santorini to Heraklio are conventional ferries and high-speed ferries. Conventional ferries are slower, while high-speed ferries are faster.

 

How long is the ferry trip from Santorini to Heraklio?

The ferry trip from Santorini to Heraklio lasts for 2-6 hours. However, most ferry companies complete the route in about 2 hours. The ferry companies that serve the route from Santorini to Heraklio are Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, and Seajets.

 

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