Diafani – Heraklion

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Diafani – Heraklion

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Ferry from Diafani to Heraklion

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion. Diafani Heraklion ferries cost between £17 and £229, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Diafani Heraklion ferries.

Diafani Heraklion Ferry Times

The first Diafani Heraklion ferry typically departs from Diafani at around 10:40. The last ferry usually departs at 14:50.

How long is the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

The Diafani Heraklion ferry trip can take around 7 hours 55 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 7 hours 35 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Diafani Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Diafani to Heraklion provided by Blue Star Ferries.

Diafani Heraklion Ferry Prices

Diafani Heraklion ferry prices typically range between £17* and £229*. The average price is typically £58*. The cheapest Diafani Heraklion ferry prices start from £17*. The average price for a foot passenger is £32*. The average price for a car is £228*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Diafani to Heraklion?

The distance between Diafani to Heraklion is approximately 145.1 miles (233.5km) or 126 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Diafani Heraklion ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Diafani and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Diafani and Heraklion.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Diafani to Heraklion?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Diafani and Heraklion.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Diafani to Heraklion.

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Diafani - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £227*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 7h 55m
First Ferry 14:50
Distance 126 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Diafani Guide

Located on the Greek island of Karpathos, the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, is the town and port of Diafani. Karpathos lies roughly 50 km to the south west of the island of Rhodes in the part of the Mediterranean Sea called the Carpathian Sea. There are 11 villages on the island, one of which is Diafani which is located in the north of the island. The island is characterised by rugged mountains in the north and fertile fields in the south with an abundance of flowers in the winter and spring months. Visitors to the island can find amazing beaches, sometimes without crowds, nestling between the island's craggy cliffs.

The island has managed to retain its charm mainly because of its relatively remote location. The island has managed to preserve many of its traditional forms of dress, customs and dialect.

Karpathos is connected to neighbouring islands and to the mainland by ferry. The ferries provide transport to and from Piraeus, via Crete and Rhodes.


Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.

Diafani to Heraklion
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 14:50 22:45 7 hours 55 minutes Mon

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