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
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.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing 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 |
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 |
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:
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.
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