Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry: Ticket Prices and Schedules

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In the busiest period of the year, we have found 1 daily departure between Piraeus and Heraklion. The departure time is at 21:00 arriving at the port in Heraklion at 06:15. Price for a one way adult ticket is £37.

Traveling by Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion

The travel distance between Piraeus and Heraklion is a total of 179 nautical miles (206 mi), which equals a travel time of roughly 09:15h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Greece, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

Overnight Ferry

If you want to travel overnight and either save money on accommodation or arrive at the port in Heraklion earlier, there is one overnight ferry traveling on the route from Piraeus to Heraklion. The overnight ferry departs at 21:00 and arrives at 06:15 the following day.

Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Piraeus and Heraklion, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £37 (One-Way) or £74 (Return).



Ferry Companies from Piraeus to Heraklion

There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Piraeus to Heraklion. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Minoan Lines
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Blue Star Ferries
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Trip reviews from Piraeus to Heraklion

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Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Piraeus
Destination Station Heraklion
Daily Departures 1 daily departure
Earliest Departures 21:00, arriving at 06:15
Latest Departure 21:00, arriving at 06:15
Travel Distance 179 nautical miles (206 km)
Travel Time Approximately 9 hours
Lowest Price £74

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