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How to get from Heraklion to Milos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Milos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Milos 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, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Milos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines 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 Milos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Heraklion to Milos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Milos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
106 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
4 hours
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Ferry Heraklion Milos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Milos, you'll find tickets range from £46 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £151 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Milos route is £99. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Milos is 4 hours 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 45 min to reach Milos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Milos in 4 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 09:30.

Average price of a Heraklion to Milos ferry crossing
£99
Price range of ferries Heraklion Milos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£46 - £151
Average crossing time Heraklion Milos
4 hours 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Milos
09:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Milos
14:15

Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Milos?

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

No need to worry about travelling with your bike
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. 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-Milos crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Milos to get off the boat.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Heraklion and Milos with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Heraklion, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will remember the Heraklion to Milos ferry trip for a long time.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Heraklion Milos crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines 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.

Which companies operate between Heraklion and Milos?

If you want to travel between Heraklion and Milos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines 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 Heraklion Milos
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Milos fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Heraklion and Milos. Minoan Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Milos from Heraklion and the journey time is 4 hours. More information about Minoan Lines
4 hours
2 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Heraklion Milos
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Milos route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Milos fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Heraklion and Milos. ANEK Lines operates 1 crossings a week to Milos from Heraklion and the journey time is 10 hours 50 min. More information about ANEK Lines
10 hours 50 min
1 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Heraklion

Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Milos from the following ports in Heraklion:

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Port of arrival in Milos

ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Milos from the following ports:

Milos
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Milos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Milos, it will take you at least 4 hours to cover the 106 mi between Heraklion and Milos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Milos in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines and ANEK Lines). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Heraklion and Milos.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Milos: Minoan Lines and ANEK Lines.

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

During your crossing between Heraklion and Milos, you will travel 106 mi.

To go by boat from Heraklion to Milos, you can find prices ranging from £46 for the lowest, to £151 for the highest. The average price we observed was £99.

The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 09:30 for Milos.

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