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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Athens
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Athens will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Heraklion for Athens every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 17 Jul the direct ferries cover the 321 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 10 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.
ASTERION II21:009h15Heraklion Port6:15Port of Piraeus£361One-way0 changes
FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Heraklion Port6:30Port of Piraeus£391One-way0 changes- ELYROS21:308h15Port of Souda5:45Port of Piraeus£471One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR CHIOS3:2010h10Heraklion Port13:30Port of Piraeus£521One-way0 changes
WORLDCHAMPION JET8:007h25Heraklion Port15:25Port of Piraeus£801One-way0 changes
- WORLDCHAMPION JET8:007h25Heraklion Port15:25Port of Piraeus£801One-way0 changes
- ELYROS21:308h15Port of Souda5:45Port of Piraeus£471One-way0 changes
- ASTERION II21:009h15Heraklion Port6:15Port of Piraeus£361One-way0 changes
- FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Heraklion Port6:30Port of Piraeus£391One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR CHIOS3:2010h10Heraklion Port13:30Port of Piraeus£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Heraklion to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 173 nautical miles (321 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
9h 44m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Heraklion to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:20 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 10h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:40 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 11h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:40 | Duration 9h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:50 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 13h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:10 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 14h50 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Heraklion to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Athens ferries for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOSSOS PALACE | 21:00 Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| NISSOS RODOS | 21:00 Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 6:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| KISSAMOS | 21:30 Port of Souda | 9h15 | 6:45 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR CHIOS | 23:50 Sitia | 13h40 | 13:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| BLUE STAR CHIOS | 3:20 Heraklion Port | 10h10 | 13:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| WORLDCHAMPION JET | 8:00 Heraklion Port | 7h25 | 15:25 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Blue Star Ferries?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets or Fast Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Heraklion to Athens.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Athens
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Ferries from Heraklion to Athens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 44m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 173 nautical miles (321 km) distance in 7h 50m. There are 31 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 173 nautical miles (321 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Fast Ferries from Heraklion to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Fast Ferries for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Heraklion to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Heraklion and Athens
Most Heraklion to Athens ferries use the Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus port pair. Use this guide to compare Heraklion and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries from Heraklion arrive at?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
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