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How to get from Heraklion to Chalki by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Chalki can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Chalki 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, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Jets or Aigaion Pelagos. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Chalki ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines or Blue Star 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 Heraklion to Chalki simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Heraklion to Chalki Ferry Information

Port of departure
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Chalki
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
152 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
12 hours
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Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

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

Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Heraklion-Chalki crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Chalki to get off the boat.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Heraklion Chalki crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Heraklion Chalki ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You arrive in Chalki stress-free and totally relaxed.

Which companies operate between Heraklion and Chalki?

If you want to travel between Heraklion and Chalki by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines or Blue Star 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.

ANEK Lines Heraklion Chalki
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Chalki route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Chalki fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Heraklion and Chalki. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Chalki from Heraklion and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about ANEK Lines
12 hours
2 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Heraklion Chalki
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Chalki route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Chalki fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Heraklion and Chalki. More information about Blue Star Ferries

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

Port of departure in Heraklion

ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Chalki from the following ports in Heraklion:

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Port of arrival in Chalki

Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Chalki from the following ports:

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Other alternative sailings from Heraklion to Chalki
Ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Chalki, it will take you at least 12 hours to cover the 152 mi between Heraklion and Chalki.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Chalki in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Heraklion and Chalki.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Chalki: ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos.

During your crossing between Heraklion and Chalki, you will travel 152 mi.

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