Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry: Ticket Prices and Timetables

Q: How many daily departures are there between Piraeus and Heraklion?

On average, there is 1 daily ferry departure from the ferry port in Piraeus and arriving at the ferry port in Heraklion.

Q: What is the distance between Piraeus and Heraklion?

The distance between these two stations is a total of 206 mi (179 nautical miles).

Q: What are the ticket prices for the journey from Piraeus to Heraklion?

The price of a one way adult ticket starts from $47. However, some lines also offer discounted ticket types such as the one for students, pensioners and children, prices of which you can see by clicking on a specific ferry departure you're interested in.

Q: Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

Currently, the tickets for cars aren’t purchasable on our website. However, there might be some exceptions and if there are, you will be able to see those when purchasing the adult tickets given the fact that a vehicle ticket can’t be purchased separately for vehicles only without adding the passengers to the ticket itself.

Q: What companies are operating the ferry trip between Piraeus and Heraklion?

The companies operating the journey from Piraeus to Heraklion are Minoan Lines and Blue Star Ferries

Q: What other places can I visit when traveling by a ferry from Heraklion?

The most popular places you can visit when you’re traveling on a ferry from Heraklion are Naxos, Ermoupoli and Aegina.

Piraeus to Heraklion Heraklion to Piraeus

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 $47.

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.

Piraeus

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Heraklion

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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $47 (One-Way) or $94 (Return).

Other popular destinations from Piraeus

Ferry Piraeus - Naxos

Ferry Piraeus - Ermoupoli

Ferry Piraeus - Aegina

Ferry Piraeus - Karpathos

Ferry Piraeus - Mykonos

Ferry Piraeus - Paros

Ferry Piraeus - Livadia

Ferry Piraeus - Katapola

Ferry Piraeus - Santorini

Ferry Piraeus - Tinos

Ferry Piraeus - Kos

Ferry Piraeus - Chania

Ferry Piraeus - Lakki

Ferry Piraeus - Astypalea

Ferry Piraeus - Adamantas

Ferry Piraeus - Hydra

Ferry Piraeus - Kastellorizo

Ferry Piraeus - Halki

Ferry Piraeus - Poros

Ferry Piraeus - Souda

Ferry Piraeus - Rhodes

Ferry Piraeus - Kamares

Ferry Piraeus - Livadi

Ferry Piraeus - Koufonisia

Ferry Piraeus - Chora

Ferry Piraeus - Donoussa

Ferry Piraeus - Aegiali

Ferry Piraeus - Anafi

Ferry Piraeus - Kalymnos

Ferry Piraeus - Agios Georgios

Ferry Piraeus - Skala

Ferry Piraeus - Diafani

Ferry Piraeus - Spetses

Other popular destinations from Heraklion

Ferry Heraklion - Sitia

Ferry Heraklion - Santorini

Ferry Heraklion - Rhodes

Ferry Heraklion - Fri

Ferry Heraklion - Anafi

Ferry Heraklion - Paros

Ferry Heraklion - Ermoupoli

Ferry Heraklion - Naxos

Ferry Heraklion - Chora

Ferry Heraklion - Mykonos

Ferry Heraklion - Karpathos

Ferry Heraklion - Halki

Ferry Heraklion - Diafani

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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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	$94

Frequently asked questions

How many daily departures are there between Piraeus and Heraklion?

What is the distance between Piraeus and Heraklion?

What are the ticket prices for the journey from Piraeus to Heraklion?

Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

What companies are operating the ferry trip between Piraeus and Heraklion?

What other places can I visit when traveling by a ferry from Heraklion?