What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Cyclades?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Cyclades is to ferry which costs €29 - €90 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Cyclades?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Cyclades is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Cyclades?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Thira Santorini Port. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Crete to Cyclades?

The distance between Crete and Cyclades is 125 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Crete to Cyclades?

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How do I travel from Crete to Cyclades without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Cyclades without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €60 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Cyclades?

The car ferry from Heraklion Port to Athinios Port takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where can I stay near Cyclades?

There are 3133+ hotels available in Cyclades.

Crete to Cyclades - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Cyclades by car ferry, plane, or ferry

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
1h 35m
€60–160
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion Port to Milosferry
5h 10m
€29–90
Fly
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Paros National Airport (PAS)plane HER - PAS
1h 57m
€71–191

Crete to Cyclades by ferry

9Weekly Ferries

5h 10mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Cyclades.

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Cyclades, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost €60–160 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Paros National Airport (PAS) once daily.

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