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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$51
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$60
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 9 h 55 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 9 h 55 m
- Ferries on 13 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 321 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Piraeus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Piraeus will cost around S$60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only S$51.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 2 ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, 13 Nov the direct ferries cover the 321 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 55 m 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.
7:00 PM 9h55 Heraklion 4:55 AM Piraeus S$51 1 One-way 0 changes6:00 PM 9h55 Heraklion 3:55 AM Piraeus S$70 1 One-way 0 changes
7:00 PM 9h55 Heraklion 4:55 AM Piraeus S$51 1 One-way 0 changes6:00 PM 9h55 Heraklion 3:55 AM Piraeus S$70 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Piraeus
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Ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at S$48 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 173 nautical miles (321 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus are available to foot passengers.
Distance 173 nautical miles (321 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price S$48 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 12:45 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Heraklion to Piraeus trip
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Heraklion to Piraeus Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival time 03:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days tue, sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival time 03:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days mon, tue, wed, fri, sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival time 02:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival time 12:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival time 04:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days mon, tue, wed, fri, sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days thu, sat |
Live departures
Heraklion to Piraeus ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Piraeus ferries for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KYDON PALACE | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets from Heraklion to PiraeusYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets for as low as S$48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
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FAQs: Heraklion to Piraeus ferries
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