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

The cheapest way to get from Samos to Heraklion is to fly which costs €100 - €200 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Heraklion is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Samos and Heraklion?

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

How far is it from Samos to Heraklion?

The distance between Samos and Heraklion is 322 km.

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

Book your Samos to Heraklion ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Samos to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Heraklion.

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

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

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SMI - HER
4h 46m
€103–195
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Mykonosferry Bsf
2. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
10h
€126–294
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
35h 17m
€167–278
Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SMI - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklionshuttle
6h 40m
€182–423

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

26Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

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

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How to get fromSamos to Heraklionby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Ferry, car ferry

Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer