Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 52 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Heraklion will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Piraeus for Heraklion on Wed, Jun 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 18 the direct ferries cover the 321 km distance in an average of 8 h 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest ferries will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Heraklion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m.
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
10h 16m Average duration 9h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:45 AM Port of Piraeus | 9h25 | 3:10 PM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Port of Piraeus | 7h50 | 2:05 PM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 3:15 AM Port of Souda | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 3:30 AM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 3:15 AM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect |
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Distance 172 nautical miles (320 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 20 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Buy your official Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries ferry tickets from Piraeus to Heraklion from $42 (€34) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
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 Piraeus to Heraklion ferry information:
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 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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