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Ferry from Heraklion to Diafani

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani. Heraklion Diafani ferries cost between £28 and £108, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Heraklion Diafani ferries.

Heraklion Diafani Ferry Times

The first Heraklion Diafani ferry typically departs from Heraklion at around 05:30. The last ferry usually departs at 07:30.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

The Heraklion Diafani ferry trip can take around 8 hours 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 7 hours 50 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Heraklion Diafani Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Heraklion Diafani Ferry Prices

Heraklion Diafani ferry prices typically range between £28* and £108*. The average price is typically £31*. The cheapest Heraklion Diafani ferry prices start from £28*. The average price for a foot passenger is £31*. The average price for a car is £108*.

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 January 25.

How far is it from Heraklion to Diafani?

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

Can I travel by car on the Heraklion Diafani ferry?

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Crete (Heraklion) - Diafani Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £32*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 7h 50m
First Ferry 05:30
Distance 126 nautical miles

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

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

The ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 7h 50m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Heraklion to Diafani ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani is £50. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Diafani?

There is 1 ferry operator for Heraklion to Diafani and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Diafani?

Book ferries from Heraklion to Diafani through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion to Diafani with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Heraklion to Diafani with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Diafani from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 126 nautical Miles.

Heraklion Diafani Ferry reviews

  • "Latvija"

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  • "Kassos to Sitia"

    We were very happy with the trip overall. Two points for improvement: the toilets need to be cleaned more often; there is seating available but inconsiderate people often take more than they need - perhaps an announcement could be made to remind everyone to be more thoughtful.

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  • "Piacevole esperienza "

    Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente

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  • "Easy Work but check your check in "

    Smooth and easy journey from Rhodes to Karpathos. Only feedback is clarification needed on how early you must arrive. Our confirmation email states we needed to be there 120 minutes before departure. However once we arrived at the ferry port, we were only advised 60. We had a 8am departure and arrived way before 6am which after an early morning wake up seemed unnecessary.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.


Diafani Guide

The Greek town and port of Diafani is located on the island of Karpathos which is located in the southern part of the Dodecanese group of islands, between the islands of Crete and Rhodes. As the second largest of the Dodecanese islands, Karpathos extends to a surface area of around 300 sq. km and its terrain is characterised by mountains, the highest peak being Kali Limni and 1,214 meters above sea level. On the slopes of the mountains are springs, vineyards, forests of Pine, olive trees and many other varieties of fruit trees. A popular tourist site on the island are the rock caves that are home to the Mediterranean seal which can is supposedly the only place they can be found along with Kastelorizo. The island's first inhabitant, according to mythology, was Iapetos, the son of Uranus and Gaea (Sky and Earth).

The island can trace its history back to the Neolithic Age and is closely linked with the history of Rhodes and the other islands of the Dodecanese. The island's character has been strongly influenced by those who have conquered it including the Francs, the Turks and the Italians.

Heraklion to Diafani Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 05:30 13:20 7 hours 50 minutes Sun

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