How to travel from Heraklion to Samos, Greece

There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Samos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Heraklion and Samos is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Heraklion and Samos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Samos is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Samos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Samos. The ferry typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.

Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Heraklion and Samos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Heraklion and Samos. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and arrive at Samos (SMI) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Heraklion to Samos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Heraklion to Samos typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and and arrive into Samos (SMI).

The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heraklion to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 8h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Samos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).