The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Agios Nikolaos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 21 Mar the direct ferries cover the 54 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos ferries for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:30 Heraklion | 2h30 | 06:00 Agios Nikolaos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos
Ferries from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 29 nautical miles (54 km) distance in 2h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 29 nautical miles (54 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 2h 30m |
First ferry 01:15 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
FAQs: Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Agios Nikolaos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

