Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion to Athens

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Heraklion to Athens Schedule

Heraklion to Athens Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Blue Star Ferries Deck Economy 05:15 - 14:20€ 61.08
Cyclades Fast Ferries Airtype Economy Seat 07:00 - 16:10€ 80.39
Minoan Lines Deck Space 09:30 - 18:45€ 39.68
Minoan Lines Reserved Seat First 10:00 - 19:50€ 111.71
Volotea Economy #V7408113:15 - 14:10€ 48.96
Volotea Economy #V7408114:40 - 15:35€ 58.15
Sky Express Economy #GQ35317:55 - 18:50€ 139.74
Sky Express Economy #GQ35318:15 - 19:10€ 191.76
Minoan Lines Reserved Seat First 21:00 - 06:30€ 57.43
Blue Star Ferries Reserved Seat Lounge 3 22:45 - 08:25€ 65.78

Transportation from Heraklion to Athens

Facts about the transport from Heraklion to Athens

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure9:35 PM
Departures per day14
Distance342 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAegean Airlines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sky Express

How to get from Heraklion to Athens

Travelling between Heraklion and Athens is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 97.16 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 42.47.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Heraklion and Athens depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Heraklion and Athens. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Athens.

How much does it cost to get from Heraklion to Athens?

Travelling between Heraklion and Athens can be as cheap as USD 42.47 if you opt for a Anek Superfast ferry and as expensive as USD 97.16 if you buy a Sky Express flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Heraklion and Athens ?

  • 7 from Heraklion to Athens starting from 06:40 Santorini Island Airport until 21:35 Santorini Island Airport
  • 7 from Heraklion to Athens starting from 05:15 Heraklion Port until 21:00 Heraklion Port

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Heraklion to Athens.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Heraklion to Athens, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 74.92.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Heraklion and Athens

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Heraklion and Athens

Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines

What is the most popular transport to get from Heraklion to Athens?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% decided to fly
  • 29% travelled aboard a ferry