On average the Heraklion to Athens ferry time is 9 h 15 min covering the 199 mile (321 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

You can take the first ferry from Heraklion to Athens at 7: 00 PM . The last ferry from Heraklion to Athens that you can take departs at 7: 00 PM . Omio shows you the latest ferry from Heraklion to Athens schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

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The cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Athens

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Cheapest

€42

Average

€42

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

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09:00PMHeraklion9h30 06:30AMAthens

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€421One-way

Ferry schedule from Heraklion to Athens

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Fastest ferry times from Heraklion to Athens

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Fastest Journey

9 h 30 m

Average

9 h 30 m

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Distance

321 km

Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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09:00PMHeraklion9h30 06:30AMAthens

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€421One-way

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Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Athens

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

Ferries from Heraklion to Athens cover the 199 miles (321 km) long route taking on average 9 h 15 min with our travel partners like Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Anek Superfast 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: Blue Star Ferries and Anek - Superfast from Heraklion to Athens

Buy your official Blue Star Ferries and Anek - Superfast ferry tickets between Heraklion and Athens from $41 (€36) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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.

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Omio customers have found the cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Athens to cost as little as $41 (€36) in the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $45 (€39) for a ferry ticket from Heraklion to Athens.

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

On average the Heraklion to Athens ferry time is 9 h 15 min covering the 199 mile (321 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

For the best Heraklion to Athens ferry to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Anek Superfast or Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check all possible ferry operators with services to Athens from Heraklion to compare what amenities they may offer.

You can take the first ferry from Heraklion to Athens at 7: 00 PM. The last ferry from Heraklion to Athens that you can take departs at 7: 00 PM. Omio shows you the latest ferry from Heraklion to Athens schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

The price of a one way ferry ticket from Heraklion to Athens is on average $45 (€39) if you book 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 route. In general, you can find ferry tickets to Athens from Heraklion available a few months in advance.

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