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How to get fromIerápetra to Santorini Islandby car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Ierápetra to Santorini Island by car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Ierápetra to Heraklion Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    3h 8m
    €109–119

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ierapetra to Heraklion Central StationbusExpress
    2. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    6h 8m
    €25–28

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ierapetra to Agios Nikolaosbus
    2. Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    5h 9m
    €102–107

  4. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ierapetra to Irakleion Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR)planeHER - JTR
    5h 10m

  5. Bus to Sitia Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ierápetra to Sitiabus
    2. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR)planeJSH - JTR
    6h 55m
    €96–218

  6. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ierapetra to Chania Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Santorini (JTR)planeCHQ - JTR
    7h 15m

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ierápetra, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Ierápetra to Santorini Island. However, you can drive to Heraklion Port, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then drive to Emporeío. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ierapetra to Thira Santorini Port via Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion Central Station, and Heraklion Port in around 5h 9m.

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