Piraeus to Heraklion ferry with Blue Star Ferries

Tue, Jun 17
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast ferries

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.

Blue Star FerriesASTERION II
10:00PM8h15
Port of Piraeus
06:15AMHeraklion Port
$571One-way
0 transfers
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)FESTOS PALACE
09:00PM9h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30AMHeraklion Port
$601One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesELYROS
09:00PM9h15
Port of Piraeus
06:15AMPort of Souda
$731One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
05:00PM10h00
Port of Piraeus
03:00AMHeraklion Port
$811One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
05:00PM13h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30AMSitia
$811One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Heraklion

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.

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Flight

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€74

Average price

10h 16m

Average duration

9h 16m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average duration

Fastest

51m

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3h 0m

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Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
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

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Piraeus to Heraklion ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 4:08 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesHIGHSPEED 35:45 AM Port of Piraeus
9h25
3:10 PM Heraklion Port0 transfersDirect
seajetsWORLDCHAMPION JET6:15 AM Port of Piraeus
7h50
2:05 PM Heraklion Port0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesKISSAMOS6:00 PM Port of Piraeus
9h15
3:15 AM Port of Souda0 transfersDirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticKNOSSOS PALACE6:00 PM Port of Piraeus
9h30
3:30 AM Heraklion Port0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesNISSOS RODOS6:00 PM Port of Piraeus
9h15
3:15 AM Heraklion Port0 transfersDirect

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Offers and deals from Piraeus to Heraklion

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Piraeus to Heraklion and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Seajets

Up to 30% off
30% off with Seajets
SeaJets helps you explore Greek islands including: Sporades archipelago: 20% off your 2024 return tickets on superfast ferries from mainland Greece to Alonissos, Skopelos and Skiathos - as well as on many inter-island crossings. Book by 15th of June 2024. Discover Crete: Foot passengers can get 30% off on their 2024 return tickets between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania. Valid until further notice.

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion

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Ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Official Omio partners on this route
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
Fast Ferries
Seajets
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion

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:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $46
  • Anek - Superfast frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion

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