The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Irakleia (Island)
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Irakleia (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Irakleia (Island) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Irakleia (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 22 Mar the direct ferries cover the 199 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Athens to Irakleia (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 01:50 | Duration 7h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Irakleia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Irakleia (Island) ferries for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR NAXOS | 16:30 Port of Piraeus | 7h20 | 23:50 Iraklia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Irakleia (Island)
Ferries from Athens to Irakleia (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 107 nautical miles (199 km) distance in 7h 20m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Irakleia (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 107 nautical miles (199 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 7h 20m |
First ferry 06:45 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Athens to Irakleia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Irakleia (Island) with Seajets for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Athens to Irakleia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Irakleia (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Irakleia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Irakleia (Island)
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- Akathi (0.3km)
- Maistrali (0.4km)
- Perasma (0.5km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Ag. Georgios stop
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