Book online your ferries to Heraklion
• From Athens
Most of the travelers visiting Heraklion depart from Athens. Ferries leave from Piraeus, the main port of the Greek capital, which is situated only 12 km from the city center.
> Book your ferry tickets from Athens (Piraeus)
- • How long is the duration of the trip?
The duration of the crossing varies from a minimum of 9 hours and 5 minutes to a maximum of 11 hours and 15 minutes, depending on the company and the type of vessel. The route is served by both conventional and high-speed ferries.
- • How much do the tickets cost?
A standard ticket from Piraeus costs between €37 and €90.
- • What ferries operate from Athens to Heraklion?
Both high-speed/catamaran vessels run by Fast Ferries and conventional ferries run by Blue Star and Minoan Lines operate this route.
> Conventional Ferries
Conventional ferries are large vessels with deck seats and indoor lounges. Moreover, they dispose of large garages, capable of carrying a great number of vehicles, so that you can take your car or motorbike with you. There are also snack bars, where you can get coffee, refreshments and snacks. They are the best option if you are traveling with a pet, as there are designated areas for pets. They are very popular, as they are more budget-friendly, and they are rarely affected by bad weather conditions, so they usually run on time. On the downside, they are slower than high-speed ferries
Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck, Air Seats (Economy), Cabins without view, Cabins with view
Price range: €37.00 - €220.00
Vehicle: €26 (Moto), €71.00 - €79.00 (Car), €56.00 - €134.00 (Trailer/Truck)
Timetable: During the high season (May to September), there are 2-4 daily connections from Piraeus for this type of vessel.
> High-speed Ferries
High-speed ferries are smaller in size, as well as faster than conventional ferries. There are no deck seats, so they only have numbered airplane-type seats. A snack bar is also available. Many high-speed vessels do not dispose of a garage, and those that do only have a limited vehicle capacity. Due to their smaller size, high-speed vessels are more easily affected by bad weather conditions, so there may be delays.
Types of seats: Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (VIP)
Price range: €90.00 - €112.00
Vehicle: €40.00 - €68.00 (Moto), €105.00 - €122.00 (Car)
Timetable: During the high season (May to September), there is 1 connection on several days of the week for this type of vessel.
- • Indicative timetables
Check our booking engine for precise timetables.
- From Piraeus
- • 09:00 Fast Ferries (9h5min)
- • 09:30 Minoan Lines (9h15min)
- • 18:01 Blue Star (11h14min)
- • 21:00 Blue Star (9h15min)
- • 21:00 Minoan Lines (9h30min)
- To Piraeus
- • 09:00 Blue Star (8h45min)
- • 09:30 Minoan Lines (9h15min)
- • 21:00 Blue Star (9h15min)
- • 21:00 Minoan Lines (9h30min)
- • 23:00 Blue Star (11h)
