Heraklion – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Heraklion – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 9 hours 15 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) cost around $70 and $549, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus).
Heraklion Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typycally depart from Heraklion at around 04:30. The last ferry leaves at 23:45.
The Heraklion Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 9 hours 15 minutes. The fastest Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 7 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 21 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) serviced by Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Heraklion Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $70* and $549*. The average price is typically $223*. The cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) start from $70*. The average price for a foot passenger is $130*. The average price for a car is $450*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 194 miles (312km) or 168 nautical miles.
Yes, Minoan Lines & SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Athens (Piraeus).
Foot passengers can travel on the Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
Pets can travel on ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) with Minoan Lines. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
