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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Patras to Heraklion

Composite routes from Patras to Heraklion

Cheapest
15 h 22 min
Car
538 km.
from $29
Other
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
443 km.
from $240.90
7 h 37 min
Bus, Train
443 km.
from $99.04
9 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
443 km.
from $146.39
13 h 36 min
Bus, Train
443 km.
from $136.91
15 h 3 min
Bus, Ferry
444 km.
from $139.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$611.41

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$407.61
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$624.15

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$573.20

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Kiato to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$11.20
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$11.20
Bus from Patra to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
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 Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
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 Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

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

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
info@anek.gr
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
info@ktelachaias.gr
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Patras to Kalamata
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$39.49
Bus from Patras to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$70.06
Bus from Patras to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

KTEL Messinias

Phone:
+30 27210 28581
Email:
info@ktelmessinias.gr
Website:
ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
Bus from Patras to Kalamata
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$36.94

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Patra to Chania
Ave. Duration:
12h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$62.42
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Heraklion is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Heraklion is to bus and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $141.30 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Heraklion via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Patras to Heraklion?

The distance between Patras and Heraklion is 635 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Heraklion without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Patras to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Heraklion bus from?

Patras to Heraklion bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Heraklion bus arrive?

Patras to Heraklion bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Heraklion. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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