The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Souda
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Souda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Souda will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Heraklion for Souda every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 14 Jun the direct ferries cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 55 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.
20:302h15Heraklion22:45Souda£141One-way0 changes
18:302h15Heraklion20:45Souda£141One-way0 changes
15:452h55Heraklion18:40Souda£141One-way0 changes
14:452h55Heraklion17:40Souda£141One-way0 changes
20:302h15Heraklion22:45Souda£141One-way0 changes
18:302h15Heraklion20:45Souda£141One-way0 changes
15:452h55Heraklion18:40Souda£141One-way0 changes
14:452h55Heraklion17:40Souda£141One-way0 changes
Heraklion to Souda Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:45 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 2h55 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 22:45 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 20:45 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 2h55 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Heraklion to Souda ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Souda ferries for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:45 Heraklion | 2h55 | 17:40 Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Heraklion | 2h55 | 18:40 Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 Heraklion | 2h15 | 20:45 Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Heraklion | 2h15 | 22:45 Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Souda
Ferries from Heraklion to Souda run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. 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 03:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 52 nautical miles (98 km) distance in 2h 15m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 52 nautical miles (98 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 2h 15m |
First ferry 3:25 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Heraklion to Souda ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Souda 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 Souda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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