Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete)
5h 50m · from €37.00 · 1 operator
Serifos to Heraklion at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. Departures in that window are at 01:00. The crossing takes 5h 50m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €37.00. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 November 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €37.00 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 1 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Serifos to Heraklion Route Map
Serifos to Heraklio is a long southbound crossing operated by Blue Star Ferries, taking close to six hours on the conventional ship. It runs as part of the line that threads the western Cyclades before turning south for Crete, so you get a good deal of open Aegean along the way. Conventional ferries mean plenty of deck space and proper seating, which suits a crossing of this length.
Heraklio is the capital and largest city of Crete, a busy commercial and administrative hub on the island's north coast. The Venetian fortress of Koules guards the old harbour entrance, with the restored Venetian arsenali alongside, and the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos are both within easy reach of the centre. It is one of Greece's busiest ports and a natural base for exploring the rest of Crete.
The service runs roughly daily in season and drops away sharply outside it. Current sailings and fares appear in the timetable below. Heraklio's airport is close to the city and well connected, so this route works well as the last leg of a Cyclades trip.
Serifos to Heraklion Ferry Fares
Tickets from €37.00.
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €21.13 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €25.35 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €42.25 | 2027-04-30 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €69.32 | 2027-04-30 |
Weekly Serifos to Heraklion Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | To be announced | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | now to 2026-11-01 | Book the scheduled sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Heraklion?
Yes. Heraklion's ferry port sits about 1km from the centre, an easy walk or short taxi ride, and several rental firms have desks right at the harbour or nearby in town. The city itself is compact enough on foot, but a car pays off once you want to reach Knossos, the south coast or the Lasithi plateau, where buses run less often. Check rates at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car on Serifos?
Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Heraklion between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | To be announced | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Serifos to Heraklion?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Serifos to Heraklion today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) today. Departure time: 01:00.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Heraklion this week?
7 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Serifos to Heraklion?
Scheduled departures from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) leave at 01:00.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Heraklion?
The crossing from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) takes 5h 50m.
How much does the Serifos to Heraklion ferry cost?
Published fares for the Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) ferry start from €37.00. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €21.13 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Serifos to Heraklion route?
The Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries.
Tips for the Serifos to Heraklion ferry
- Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.
- Drinking water at port kiosks is typically expensive; bring your own water bottle to fill before you leave your accommodation.
- The sea temperature in the Aegean ranges from around 15°C in winter to 27–28°C in late summer; falling overboard in winter is a serious emergency.
- Heraklion serves as the main gateway to Crete, with the legendary Palace of Knossos – the centre of Minoan civilisation – just a short drive from the city centre. The city's Archaeological Museum houses one of the most important collections of Minoan artefacts in the world, and wine tours into the surrounding region are a popular option.
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