Heraklion
Kasos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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Heraklion Kasos Ferry

The Heraklion Kasos ferry route connects Crete with Dodecanese Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Anek Lines service runs up to 2 times per week with a sailing duration of around 6 hours 5 minutes while the Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 2 times per week with a duration from 4 hours.

So that’s a combined 4 sailings on offer per week on the Heraklion Kasos route between Crete and Dodecanese Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Kasos?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Heraklion to Kasos is approximately 5h 02m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Kasos?

    There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Heraklion to Kasos. The following operators that provide this service are
    • Anek Lines
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Kasos?

    Ferries from Heraklion to Kasos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

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.


Kasos Guide

The Greek island of Kasos is the most southerly of the Dodecanese group of islands and has a history that is closely associated with the nearby island of Crete. The island's first inhabitants are thought to have been the Phoenicians, while Homer included the island as one of the islands that participated in the Trojan War. The small island had a significant naval presence and used its fleet to take part in the Revolution in 1821 which unfortunately resulted in its complete destruction by the Turks in 1824.

The island's more recent history is linked to the rest of the islands in the Dodecanese until they were all unified with Greece in 1948. Many of island's residents, and those of Karpathos, emigrated to America and Egypt, where they worked on the construction of the Suez Canal in the middle of the 19th century.

Kasos can be reached by ferry from Piraeus, Crete (Siteia, Aghios Nikolaos), Rhodes, Halki and Karpathos.


Heraklion to Kasos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-03-25 and 2024-03-31


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 05:00 10:05 5 hours 5 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 06:15 10:15 4 hours Sun

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