How to travel from Heraklion to Delphi, Greece
The distance between Heraklion and Delphi is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Heraklion to Delphi by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Delphi → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus
Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santorini then Paros and then to Piraeus then take the train to Levadia.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Itea.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€79($79)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then drive to Delphi.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Delphi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Delphi by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Heraklion and Delphi is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Heraklion and Delphi by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Delphi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Delphi is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Delphi. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Delphi is Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Delphi. Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) 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 Delphi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then drive to Delphi. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Delphi is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Delphi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 567km (352 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | €135($135) | 3 times a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 30m | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 656km (407 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 12h 35m | €79($79) | once daily | 550km (342 miles) |
| Ferry to Lamia, Bus | 14hrs | €69($69) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 18h 40m | €76($76) | twice a week | 826km (513 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 15m | €115($115) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Delphi
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Minoan Lines
KTEL Fthiotidos
Bus companies
KTEL Fokidas
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Airports near Delphi
The following major airports near Delphi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Araxos Airport (GPA)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Delphi
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Delphi
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Delphi