Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 57 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 £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £41.
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 Wed, 14 May the direct ferries cover the 321 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:45 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:15 | Arrival Time 13:35 | Duration 12h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 13:35 | Duration 9h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 17:10 | Duration 9h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:00 Port of Souda | 9h15 | 03:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 03:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 03:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
Wednesday 14 May | |||||
![]() | 05:00 Heraklion Port | 8h15 | 13:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Heraklion Port | 8h45 | 15:45 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect |
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Distance 173 nautical miles (321 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 33 |
Number of ferry operators 5 |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 17:10 |
Last ferry 21:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Find the best ferries from Heraklion to Athens with Omio's travel partners Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries from £30. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Anek - Superfast, a prominent ferry provider from Greece, was founded in 2011 as a joint venture between Anek Lines and Superfast Ferries. Their fleet includes modern vessels such as the Superfast XI and Anek's Hellenic Spirit, offering a range of classes from economy to luxurious cabins. Onboard amenities include restaurants, bars, shops, and even swimming pools, ensuring a comfortable journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including options for cars, cabins, and other vehicles. Anek - Superfast is renowned for its top routes, including the popular Patras to Ancona, Igoumenitsa to Bari, and Piraeus to Heraklion routes, connecting Greece with Italy and the Greek islands. These routes are favoured for their efficiency and the high-quality service provided onboard.
Anek - Superfast from Heraklion to Athens ferry information:
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Heraklion Port, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
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