What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete is to ferry which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Crete is to fly which takes 51 min and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini Island and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thira Santorini Port and arriving at Heraklion Port. Services depart six times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Crete?

The distance between Santorini Island and Crete is 125 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santorini Island to Crete?

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How do I travel from Santorini Island to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €45 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Crete?

The car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3113+ hotels available in Crete.

Santorini Island to Crete - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Santorini Island to Crete by car ferry, plane, or ferry

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
1h 35m
€45–120
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklionferry Bsf
3h 10m
€21–50
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JTR - CHQ
3h 15m
€113–258
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JTR - HER
51 min
€72–154

Santorini Island to Crete by ferry

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3h 10mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) every 4 hours.

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