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Athens to Heraklion ferry

Mon, Mar 17
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Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Heraklion

Showing times and prices for Mar 17

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$59

Fastest journey

9 h 15 m

Average duration

9 h 20 m

Ferries per day

3

Distance

321 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Blue Star Ferries
09:00PM9h15
Athens
06:15AMHeraklion
$531One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
09:00PM9h30
Athens
06:30AMHeraklion
$571One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star Ferries
09:00PM9h15
Athens
06:15AMHeraklion
$681One-way
0 transfers

Athens to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Sun

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Offers and deals from Athens to Heraklion

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Athens to Heraklion and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Seajets

Up to 30% off
30% off with Seajets
SeaJets helps you explore Greek islands including: Sporades archipelago: 20% off your 2024 return tickets on superfast ferries from mainland Greece to Alonissos, Skopelos and Skiathos - as well as on many inter-island crossings. Book by 15th of June 2024. Discover Crete: Foot passengers can get 30% off on their 2024 return tickets between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania. Valid until further notice.

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Athens to Heraklion

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Ferries from Athens to Heraklion run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $35 (€30) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries
Seajets
Aegeon Pelagos
Distance
173 nautical miles (321 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
$35 (€30)
Average daily sailings
7
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
38
Number of ferry operators
6
Fastest ferry
8h 45m
First ferry
07:00
Last ferry
21:00
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Heraklion

Travel between Athens and Heraklion from $40 (€34) with Omio’s ferry partners Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Anek - Superfast, a prominent ferry provider from Greece, was founded in 2011 as a joint venture between Anek Lines and Superfast Ferries. Their fleet includes modern vessels such as the Superfast XI and Anek's Hellenic Spirit, offering a range of classes from economy to luxurious cabins. Onboard amenities include restaurants, bars, shops, and even swimming pools, ensuring a comfortable journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including options for cars, cabins, and other vehicles. Anek - Superfast is renowned for its top routes, including the popular Patras to Ancona, Igoumenitsa to Bari, and Piraeus to Heraklion routes, connecting Greece with Italy and the Greek islands. These routes are favored for their efficiency and the high-quality service provided onboard.

Anek - Superfast from Athens to Heraklion ferry information:

  • Average Duration: 9 h
  • Cheapest Price: $43
  • Anek - Superfast frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Heraklion

FAQs: Take the ferry to Heraklion easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Heraklion.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Athens to Heraklion can start from as little as $40 (€34) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Athens to Heraklion is $43 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Athens to Heraklion is 6 h 15 min   to travel the 199 mile (321 km) long route, with around there are 6 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Athens to Heraklion leaves at 1: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Athens to Heraklion leaves at 11: 30 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Athens to Heraklion without having to change trains with Anek - Superfast or Fast Ferries. There are 3 direct ferries from Athens to Heraklion each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Athens to Heraklion with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Athens to Heraklion is possible with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries or Seajets.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Athens to Heraklion is possible with with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries or Seajets. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
For the trip from Athens to Heraklion you can take a ferry with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries or Seajets. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services to Heraklion from Athens on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Heraklion Port, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a ferry from Athens to Heraklion is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Heraklion from Athens including taking a ferry or flight.

Popular ports from Athens to Heraklion

Athens
Heraklion
Port of PiraeusWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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