How to travel from Heraklion to Corinth, Greece

The distance between Heraklion and Corinth is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Heraklion to Corinth by ferry, taxi, train, bus, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Στ.Αγ.Αντωνιοσ then take the bus to Corinth.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Santorini then Paros and then to Piraeus then take the train to Korinthos N..

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take a taxi to Corinth.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Athens Agiou Konstantinou and then to Corinth.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Corinth

There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Corinth by ferry, taxi, train, bus, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Heraklion and Corinth is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Heraklion and Corinth by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Corinth is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Corinth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Corinth. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Στ.Αγ.Αντωνιοσ then take the bus to Corinth. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Heraklion and Corinth. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Heraklion to Corinth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Athens Agiou Konstantinou and Σταθ.Υπερασ.Λεωφ.Κηφισου. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Citylines and KTEL Korinthias run regular bus services between Heraklion and Corinth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Corinth. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Στ.Αγ.Αντωνιοσ then take the bus to Corinth. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Corinth is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Corinth. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heraklion to Corinth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take a taxi to Corinth. instead which will take 7h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Corinth is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Corinth

Transport options from Heraklion to Corinth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€89($89)
hourly429km (267 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus5hrs
€165($165)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Ferry and Train
7h 35m
€100($100)
4 times a week514km (320 miles)
Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar
7h 50m
€180($180)
once daily515km (320 miles)
Ferry and Bus10h 20m
€63($63)
once daily412km (256 miles)
Ferry to Piraeus, Bus10h 55m
€11($11)
once daily412km (256 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€11($11)
4 times a week423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Corinth

The following major airports near Corinth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Corinth
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Corinth
GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Corinth