The Athens to Heraklion ferry duration is on average 9 h 15 min , which is to be expected when traveling 199 mile (321 km) between Athens and Heraklion. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

Q: When is the earliest ferry from Athens to Heraklion? When is the last ferry from Athens to Heraklion?

You can take the first ferry from Athens to Heraklion at 5: 05 AM . The last ferry from Athens to Heraklion that you can take departs at 9: 00 PM . Omio shows you the latest ferry from Athens to Heraklion schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

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The cheapest ferries from Athens to Heraklion

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Cheapest

€36

Average

€36

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.

Anek - Superfast

07:00PMAthens9h15 04:15AMHeraklion

0 transfers

€361One-way

Anek - Superfast

06:00PMAthens9h15 03:15AMHeraklion

0 transfers

€361One-way

Ferry schedule from Athens to Heraklion

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Anek - Superfast

06:00PMAthens9h15 03:15AMHeraklion

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Anek - Superfast

07:00PMAthens9h15 04:15AMHeraklion

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Fastest ferry times from Athens to Heraklion

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Fastest Journey

9 h 15 m

Average

9 h 15 m

Ferries per day

Distance

321 km

Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Heraklion every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Anek - Superfast

07:00PMAthens9h15 04:15AMHeraklion

0 transfers

€361One-way

Anek - Superfast

06:00PMAthens9h15 03:15AMHeraklion

0 transfers

€361One-way

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Overview: Ferry from Athens to Heraklion

	Distance	199 miles (321 km)
	Average ferry duration	9 h 15 min
	Average ferry ticket price	$45 (€39)
	Direct ferry	No
	Ferry operators	Anek Superfast, Anek - Superfast, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries

Ferries from Athens to Heraklion cover the 199 miles (321 km) long journey taking on average 9 h 15 min with our travel partners like Anek Superfast, Anek - Superfast, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries. There are direct ferry services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $45 (€39), you can find the cheapest ferry ticket for as low as $41 (€36).

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast and Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Heraklion

Travel from Athens to Heraklion from $41 (€36) with Omio’s ferry partners Anek - Superfast and Blue Star Ferries! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Blue Star Ferries

Anek - Superfast

Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.

Anek Lines is a Greek-Italian ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries and high-speed vessels between Greece, Italy and Cyprus. Anek Lines operates a fleet of six ships, providing services on several routes such as: Patras - Ancona, Igoumenitsa - Ancona, Piraeus - Heraklion - Chania and Piraeus - Limassol - Larnaca.

Travel Tips: Travel from Athens to Heraklion

Travel Tips: Travel 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.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Athens to Heraklion ferries for as little as $41 (€36) in the next 7 days.

The ferry price to Heraklion from Athens is on average $45 (€39) if you are looking to book your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.

The Athens to Heraklion ferry distance is approximately 199 miles (321 km).

The Athens to Heraklion ferry duration is on average 9 h 15 min, which is to be expected when traveling 199 mile (321 km) between Athens and Heraklion. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

Take the Athens to Heraklion ferry with Anek Superfast, Anek - Superfast, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the trip to Heraklion from Athens as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

You can take the first ferry from Athens to Heraklion at 5: 05 AM. The last ferry from Athens to Heraklion that you can take departs at 9: 00 PM. Omio shows you the latest ferry from Athens to Heraklion schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

The price of a one way ferry ticket from Athens to Heraklion is on average $45 (€39) if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for ferries from all possible ferry operators offering this trip. In general, you can find ferry tickets to Heraklion from Athens available a few months in advance.

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