The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Ermoupoli
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£89
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£89
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 30 m
Ferries on 17 Sept
1
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Ermoupoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Ermoupoli will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £89.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 ferries from Heraklion to Ermoupoli, including 1 direct services.
On Thu 17 Sept the direct ferries cover the 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 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.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 28:005h30Heraklion Port13:30Port of Syros£891One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 28:005h30Heraklion Port13:30Port of Syros£891One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Heraklion to Ermoupoli
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Ermoupoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £94, while a flight costs an average of £233.
Distance: 127 nautical miles (236 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £233 Average Price |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heraklion to Ermoupoli:
A ferry is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heraklion to Ermoupoli costing on average £233.
Other travel options to Ermoupoli take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 15m.
Heraklion to Ermoupoli Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Heraklion to Ermoupoli ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Ermoupoli ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 | 8:00 Heraklion Port | 5h30 | 13:30 Port of Syros | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Ermoupoli
Ferries from Heraklion to Ermoupoli run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £61 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 11:55. The fastest ferry covers the 127 nautical miles (236 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 127 nautical miles (236 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 7:30 |
Last ferry 11:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Heraklion to Ermoupoli ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Ermoupoli 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 Ermoupoli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

