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How to get fromIráklia to Santorini Islandby car, car ferry, busferry, bus, train, plane or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Iráklia to Santorini Island by car, car ferry, busferry, bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Iráklia to Port of Piraeuscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    7h 47m
    €91–144

  2. Train to Athens International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lianokladi to Athenstrain
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR)planeATH - JTR
    5h 35m
    €68–171

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Lamía to Chaniabusferry
    2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    17h 40m
    €139–159

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lianokladi to AthenstrainIc / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    9h 16m
    €79–123

  5. Train, car ferry via Páros

    1. Take the train from Lianokladi to AthenstrainIc / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    9h 36m
    €114–168

  6. Train, car ferry via Iráklia

    1. Take the train from Lianokladi to AthenstrainIc / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    9h 51m
    €79–123

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lamia to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    12h 52m
    €79–99

  8. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Santorini (JTR)planeSKG - JTR
    6h 41m
    €103–217

  9. Bus, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lamía to Trikalabus
    2. Take the bus from Trikala to Ioanninabus
    3. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Santorini (JTR)planeIOA - JTR
    11h 49m
    €114–291

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iráklia, Central Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Iráklia to Santorini Island. However, you can drive to Port of Piraeus, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then drive to Emporeío. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iráklia to Thira Santorini Port via Lamía, Chania, Chania, Heraklion, and Heraklion Port in around 17h 40m.

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