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Ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus)

There are usually 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings between Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus). 2 operators provide ferries on this route Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. The Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry can cost between $46.27 and $348.05, depending on booking factors. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables may differ seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferries.

Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Time

The earliest Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typically depart Crete (Heraklion) at around 04:30. The last ferry departs at 23:45.

How long is the ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry sails in around 9h 33m. The fastest sailings are approximately 7h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly ferry sailings from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus). These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Prices

Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $46.27* and $348.05*. The average price is typically $120.15*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $36.66*. The average price for a foot passenger is $84.68*. The average price for a car is $175.36*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of booking factors such as passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 193.9 miles (312.1km) or 168.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and timetables.

Can I travel as a foot passenger on the Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

Are pets allowed on Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferries?

Currently, pets can not travel on board the ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus).

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Crete (Heraklion) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price	$120*
Average Daily Sailings	1
Average Weekly Sailings	8
Average Sailing Duration	9h 33m
Fastest Sailing Duration	7h 30m
First Ferry	04:30
Last Ferry	23:45
Distance	168 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Piraeus?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus is approximately 9h 16m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Piraeus?

The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Piraeus is approximately $163. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Heraklion to Piraeus can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Piraeus?

There are currently 5 popular ferry operators travelling from Heraklion to Piraeus. The following operators that provide this service are

Minoan Lines
Anek Superfast
Anek Superfast
Cyclades Fast Ferries
SeaJets

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Piraeus?

Ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

How far is Piraeus from Heraklion?

Heraklion to Piraeus is approximately 168 nautical miles distance apart.

Athens Ferry Port

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban sprawl. Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world.

Passengers arriving at Piraeus ferry port can expect to find a huge range of facilities including cafes, restaurants, duty free shops, ATMs, currency exchange offices and lounges. There is also the X96 bus which transports passengers between gates E1 to E9 throughout the day as well as taxi ranks.

As the Piraeus port is situated only 12km southwest of Athens city centre, you can easily get there via car or public transport. Simply follow Line 1 (Green Line) for approximately 30 minutes until you arrive at Monastiraki station. There is also the 040-bus available from Syntagma Square, which will take you within walking distance of the passenger terminals. Please head in the direction of gates E1 to E10 upon arrival in order to locate your ferry.

Heraklion to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 11/18/2024 and 11/24/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	11:15	20:20	9 hours 5 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	21:00	06:15	9 hours 15 minutes	Everyday
Minoan Lines	21:00	06:30	9 hours 30 minutes	Everyday
Blue Star Ferries	23:45	10:30	10 hours 45 minutes	Mon