What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete is to ferry which costs €15 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €92 - €95.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini Island and Crete?

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

How far is it from Santorini Island to Crete?

The distance between Santorini Island and Crete is 125 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santorini Island to Crete?

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How do I travel from Santorini Island to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €92 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

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

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2476+ hotels available in Crete.

Santorini Island to Crete - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Santorini Island to Crete by car ferry, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
1h 35m
€92–95
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to HeraklionBsf
3h 10m
€15
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)JTR - HER
2h 46m
€78–210
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)JTR - CHQ
3h 30m
€112–301

Santorini Island to Crete by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

3h 10mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost €92–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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