How to travel from Heraklion to Sifnos, Greece
The distance between Heraklion and Sifnos is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Heraklion to Sifnos by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sifnos → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Santorini then Milos and then to Sifnos.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€29($29)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Sifnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Sifnos by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Heraklion and Sifnos is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Heraklion and Sifnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Sifnos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Sifnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Sifnos. The ferry typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Anek Ferries, Sea Speed ferries, Aegean Speed Lines and Seajets run the ferry services between Heraklion and Sifnos. Ferries run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sifnos is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) 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 Sifnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini then Milos and then to Sifnos. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Sifnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Sifnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 2h 55m | €160($160) | once daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 5h 10m | €180($180) | twice a week | 558km (347 miles) |
| Fly to Naxos Is (JNX), ferry | 5h 30m | €270($270) | twice a week | 589km (366 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | €140($140) | once daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 5hrs | €29($29) | once daily | 313km (195 miles) |
| Ferry via Santorini | 9h 20m | €8($8) | 3 times a week | 320km (199 miles) |
| Ferry via Milos | 11h 25m | €74($74) | once a week | 303km (188 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Sifnos
Ferry operators
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Sifnos
The following major airports near Sifnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Sifnos