Santorini to Heraklion Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There is 1 daily departure available. The earliest departure from Santorini is at 08:20h, arriving at Heraklion at 14:10h. While the latest departure is at 08:20h, arriving at 14:10h. The total ride from Santorini to Heraklion lasts around 05:50h. Prices for a one way adult ticket is €19.
The travel distance between Santorini and Heraklion is a total of 78 nautical miles (145 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 05:50h.
The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Greece, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August.
Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.
Departure and Arrival Ports
For comprehensive details about Santorini and Heraklion, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
Santorini
You can see information about the departure station and stops Santorini here
Heraklion
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Heraklion here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €19 (One-Way)
or €38 (Return).
There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Santorini to Heraklion. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.
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