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How to get from Mykonos to Heraklion by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Mykonos to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Mykonos to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Mykonos to Heraklion ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Mykonos Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Mykonos to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Mykonos to Heraklion Ferry Information

Port of departure
Mykonos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Distance
147 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
4 hours 40 min
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Ferry Mykonos Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £69 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £309 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Mykonos to Heraklion route is £154. The average ferry crossing time from Mykonos to Heraklion is 5 hours 5 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 50 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 4 hours 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Mykonos at 12:10. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Mykonos at 13:00.

Average price of a Mykonos to Heraklion ferry crossing
£154
Price range of ferries Mykonos Heraklion (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£69 - £309
Average crossing time Mykonos Heraklion
5 hours 5 min
Departure time of first ferry to Heraklion
12:10
Time last ferry leaves for Heraklion
13:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Heraklion
16:40
Arrival time of last ferry to Heraklion
18:50

Why travel by ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Mykonos to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.

Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Mykonos-Heraklion crossing, access the outside areas of the Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Heraklion feeling perfectly zen and energised.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. For the Mykonos to Heraklion crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Heraklion. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Driving for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. Conversely, a Mykonos Heraklion boat trip is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Heraklion completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Mykonos and Heraklion?

If you want to travel between Mykonos and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Minoan Lines Mykonos Heraklion
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Heraklion fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Mykonos and Heraklion. Minoan Lines operates 6 crossings a week to Heraklion from Mykonos and the journey time is 4 hours 50 min. More information about Minoan Lines
4 hours 50 min
6 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Mykonos Heraklion
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Heraklion fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Mykonos and Heraklion. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Sea Jets Mykonos Heraklion
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Heraklion fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Mykonos and Heraklion. Sea Jets operates 10 crossings a week to Heraklion from Mykonos and the journey time is 4 hours 40 min. More information about Sea Jets
4 hours 40 min
10 crossings a week
Cyclades Fast Ferries Mykonos Heraklion
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Heraklion fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Mykonos and Heraklion. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Mykonos? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?

Port of departure in Mykonos

Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Mykonos:

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Port of arrival in Heraklion

Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:

Heraklion
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion, it will take you at least 4 hours 40 min to cover the 147 mi between Mykonos and Heraklion.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Mykonos and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets and Cyclades Fast Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Mykonos and Heraklion.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Mykonos and Heraklion: Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets and Cyclades Fast Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Mykonos Heraklion ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Mykonos and Heraklion, you will travel 147 mi.

To go by boat from Mykonos to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £69 for the lowest, to £309 for the highest. The average price we observed was £154.

The first ferry leaves Mykonos at 12:10 for Heraklion.

The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Mykonos at 13:00.

Your Mykonos to Heraklion ferry experience

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Mykonos to Heraklion crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Mykonos to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Mykonos and Heraklion.

Ready for boarding in Mykonos

Before your Mykonos Heraklion ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation at the port of Mykonos / You should arrive in the port of Mykonos well in advance. Please check this with your Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Minoan Lines company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Mykonos - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Minoan Lines desk at Mykonos ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Heraklion / Information messages are broadcast in the Mykonos ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Minoan Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Mykonos to Heraklion crossing: on board the ship...

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Cyclades Fast Ferries ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Ferry arrival in Heraklion

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Heraklion:

  • Approaching Heraklion Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Heraklion Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Mykonos to Heraklion in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Heraklion.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Heraklion / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Heraklion harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!

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