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Journey Information
There is one daily ferry from Heraklion to Rafina. Traveling by ferry from Heraklion to Rafina usually takes 12 hours and 55 minutes, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 196 mi (315 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $50.50 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Golden Star Ferries |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Heraklion to Rafina?
There is one ferry company that operates from Heraklion to Rafina. Golden Star Ferries is the only company to provide ferry transportation at the moment. It only operates one ferry trip per day, which really narrows down the options.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star Ferries | 1 | 12h 56m | $50.50 |
Book Golden Star Ferries from Heraklion to Rafina from $51. Typically there is one Golden Star Ferries schedule per day from Heraklion to Rafina and you can expect on average to pay for a Golden Star Ferries ticket to Rafina. In Heraklion, Golden Star Ferries departs to Rafina from Ferry Terminal . In Rafina, Golden Star Ferries arrives at Port of Rafina .
An average trip on Golden Star Ferries from Heraklion to Rafina takes 12 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available Golden Star Ferries trip will get you to Rafina in 12 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Golden Star Ferries offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rafina.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 12 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 196 miles (315 kilometers) from Heraklion to Rafina. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the ferry. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Heraklion to Rafina is on Sunday. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Sunday is the way to go.
There is usually only one ferry per day from Heraklion to Rafina. Therefore, the 7:00am ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Heraklion?
Main departure station: Ferry Terminal
Most ferries depart from the main station in Heraklion.
All ferry stations in Heraklion:
Ferry Terminal
Where does the ferry arrive in Rafina?
Main arrival station: Port of Rafina
All ferries from Heraklion arrive at one main station in Rafina.
All ferry stations in Rafina:
Port of Rafina
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