There are 5 ways to get from Heraklion to Vai by ferry, bus, taxi, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Sitiaferry Bsf
2h 59m€46–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus
4h 40m€17–25Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus
- Take the taxi from Agios Nikolaos to Vaitaxi
2h 37m€108–142Private transfer, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Take the bus from Sitia to Váïbus
4hDrive 146.4 km
- Drive from Heraklion to Vaicar 146.4 km
2h 27m€27–39
Heraklion to Vai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Vai is to bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Vai is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion station to Vai. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Central Station and arriving at Váï via Sitia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Heraklion to Vai. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Sitia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Heraklion and Vai is 121 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Heraklion to Vai without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Heraklion to Vai, including transfers.
Heraklion to Vai bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion Central Station.
Heraklion to Vai bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Sitia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heraklion to Vai is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Heraklion to Vai.
What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Vai, Greece?
Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Heraklion to Sitia 4 times a week. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A operates a bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Váï
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
IeraPetra Taxi
- Phone
- +30 6979900089
- Website
- taxiierapetras.gr
Radio Taxi Ierapetras
- Phone
- +30 2842 026600
- Website
- taxiierapetra.gr
Yiotis Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2842 501818
- Website
- yiotistaxi.com
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