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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heraklion to Athens

Composite routes from Heraklion to Athens

Cheapest
13 h 21 min
Car
340 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
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:
info@fastferries.com.gr
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
customer@minoan.gr
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
hellenicseaways@hellenicseaways.gr
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$152.85

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
info@anek.gr
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:
info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
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:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Chania to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94

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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