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Ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion

The Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferries take around 2 hours 18 minutes. The ferry costs between €35.47 and €386.11, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion.

Santorini (Thira) Heraklion Ferry Times

The first Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 00:20. The last ferry usually departs at 23:50.

How long is the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion?

The Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry trip can take around 2 hours 18 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Santorini (Thira) Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 6 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly.

Santorini (Thira) Heraklion Ferry Prices

Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry prices typically range between 35€* and 386€*. The average price is typically 193€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry prices start from 35€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 192€*. The average price for a car is 470€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

How far is it from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion?

The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion is approximately 68.0 miles (109.4km) or 59.1 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion with SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion Ferry Alternatives

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Santorini (Thira) - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price	190 €*
Average Weekly Sailings	4
Average Sailing Duration	1h 39m
Fastest Sailing Duration	1h 35m
First Ferry	16:00
Last Ferry	23:50
Distance	59 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Thira to Heraklion?

The approximate duration for ferries from Thira to Heraklion is 3h 13m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Thira to Heraklion?

Thira to Heraklion is approximately 181 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Thira to Heraklion?

3 popular ferry companies travel from Thira to Heraklion. These ferry companies are

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Cyclades Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Thira to Heraklion?

Book Thira to Heraklion tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Thira to Heraklion?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Thira to Heraklion with

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Cyclades Fast Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Thira to Heraklion?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Thira to Heraklion with the following operators

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Cyclades Fast Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Thira to Heraklion?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries

SeaJets

How far is Heraklion from Thira?

Thira to Heraklion is approximately 59 nautical miles distance apart.

Santorini (Thira) Guide

Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.

Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.