Cheapest
Average
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.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Fastest Journey
9 h 10 m
Average
9 h 18 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
321 km
Of the 3 ferries that leave Piraeus for Heraklion every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 198 miles (320 km) |
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Average ferry duration | 5 h 45 min |
Average ferry ticket price | $49 (€41) |
Ferry frequency | 1 a day |
Direct ferry | Yes, there is 1 direct ferry a day |
Ferry operators | Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries or Seajets |
Cabins: | Yes |
Vehicles: | Yes |
Foot passengers: | Yes |
Ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion cover the 198 miles (320 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 45 min with our travel partners like Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries or Seajets. Normally, there is 1 ferry operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest ferry tickets for this trip for as low as $37 (€32), but the average price of ferry tickets is $49 (€41).
Find the best ferries between Piraeus and Heraklion with Omio's travel partners Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries from $44 (€37). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Fast Ferries is a Greek company that operates high-speed ferry services in the Aegean Sea. They offer regular services between the Greek mainland and the islands of the Cyclades, such as Mykonos and Santorini, as well as services between the islands of the northeastern Aegean, like Lesvos and Chios. The company's fleet is composed of modern and fast vessels, which can reduce travel time between islands and make the trip more comfortable for passengers. They offer amenities like seating areas, cafes, and shops on board.
Piraeus to Heraklion ferry information with Fast Ferries:
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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