There are 5 ways to get from Crete to Leipsoí by car ferry, helicopter, ferry, or plane
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, helicopter, ferry
best- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
- Take the helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the ferry from Patmos to Lipsiferry Bsf
6h 49m€641–1,011Fly to Kos, car ferry
cheapest- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kos (KGS)plane HER - KGS
- Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Lipsicarferry
6h 28m€105–227Fly to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane HER - RHO
- Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Lipsicarferry
7h 59m€128–284Car ferry, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
- Take the ferry from Mykonos to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
- Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Lipsicarferry
10h 11m€145–340Car ferry, ferry via Amorgós
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
- Take the ferry from Katapola to Patmosferry Bsf
- Take the car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Lipsicarferry
10h 45m€110–257
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Leipsoí is to car ferry and ferry via Amorgós which costs €110 - €260 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Leipsoí is to fly and car ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €230.
No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Leipsoí. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Port of Lipsi via Mykonos and Agios Kirikos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Crete and Leipsoí is 374 km.
Book your Crete to Leipsoí ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Crete to Leipsoí without a car is to car ferry and helicopter and ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs €600 - €1100.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Crete to Leipsoí, including transfers.
There are 267+ hotels available in Leipsoí.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Leipsoí, South Aegean, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Crete to Leipsoí. However, you can take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, take the taxi to Santorini Heliport, take the vehicle to Mykonos Heliport, take the vehicle to Patmos Heliport, walk to Patmos, then take the ferry to Lipsi. Alternatively, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Rhodes International Airport (RHO), walk to Paradeisi, Aerodrómio Ródou - Diagóras, take the bus to Rhodes, Stathmós KTEL, walk to Port of Rhodes, then take the car ferry to Port of Lipsi.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–410
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–240
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Patmos to Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Mykonos to Ag. Kirykos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Katapola to Patmos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Phone
- +30 22470 24000
- Website
- lerosseaways.com
Ferry from Patmos to Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- lerosseaways.com
- Phone
- +30 22410 70590
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12ne.gr
Car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- https://www.12ne.gr/en
Car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.12ne.gr/en
Car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.12ne.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 21 0620 6427
- [email protected]
- Website
- saos.gr
Car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Lipsi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://saos.gr/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide

















