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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion

Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 21 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Heraklion. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferries take around 9 hours 29 minutes. The ferry costs between $110 and $947, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion.

What's the ferry schedule from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:00.

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion sail in around 9 hours 29 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 21 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion provided by Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.

Minoan Lines provide 8 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 9 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion typically range between $110* and $947*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferry is $326*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferry prices start from $110*. The average price for a foot passenger is $144*. The average price for a car is $503*.

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.

What is the distance from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion is approximately 194 miles (312km) or 168 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion with a car?

Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with Minoan Lines & SeaJets between Athens (Piraeus) and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

Minoan Lines & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion?

Minoan Lines allow pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Athens (Piraeus) - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price	A$333*
Average Daily Sailings	1
Average Weekly Sailings	8
Average Sailing Duration	9h 37m
Fastest Sailing Duration	8h 5m
First Ferry	07:00
Last Ferry	21:00
Distance	168 nautical miles

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

How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion is approximately 9h 30m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion?

The average price of a ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion is approximately 240 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Heraklion?

Piraeus to Heraklion is operated by 4 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are

Minoan Lines
Anek Superfast
Cyclades Fast Ferries
SeaJets

How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Heraklion?

Ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

How far is Heraklion from Piraeus?

The distance between Piraeus to Heraklion is approximately 168 nautical miles.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.

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.

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/1/2025 and 19/1/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	17:00	03:00	10 hours	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	17:00	04:20	11 hours 20 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	21:00	06:15	9 hours 15 minutes	Everyday
Minoan Lines	21:00	06:30	9 hours 30 minutes	Everyday