What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Samos?

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Samos is to fly which costs €100 - €200 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion to Samos?

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Samos is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Heraklion and Samos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Heraklion to Samos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Vathy Samou via Mykonos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Samos?

The distance between Heraklion and Samos is 322 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Heraklion to Samos?

Book your Heraklion to Samos ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Heraklion to Samos without a car?

The best way to get from Heraklion to Samos without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs €120 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Heraklion to Samos?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Heraklion to Samos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Samos?

There are 575+ hotels available in Samos.

Heraklion to Samos - 4 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Heraklion to Samos by plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane HER - SMI
5h 28m
€103–195
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
10h 15m
€129–291
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Kuşadasıbus
4. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samosferry
34h 30m
€178–280
Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane CHQ - SMI
6h 41m
€191–416

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Samos, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromHeraklion to Samosby plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, or shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Heraklion to Samos by plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, or shuttle

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Car ferry, ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly