Piraeus Heraklion Ferry

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Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry Summary

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 2 daily departures available, including 2 night departures. The earliest departure from Piraeus is at 21:00h, arriving at Heraklion at 06:15h. While the latest departure is at 21:00h, arriving at 06:15h. The total ride from Piraeus to Heraklion lasts around 09:22h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from €45 up to €48.
Departure station and country Piraeus, Greece
Arrival station and country HeraklionGreece
Travel Distance 331 km (179 NM)
Average Trip Duration 09h 15min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines
Lowest Price €45
Transportation Options Ferry


Traveling by Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion

The travel distance between Piraeus and Heraklion is a total of 179 nautical miles (331 km), 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 are 2 overnight ferries traveling on the route from Piraeus to Heraklion. The overnight ferries depart between 21:00 and 06:15 and arrive between 21:00 and 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.
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  Heraklion

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €45 (One-Way) or €90 (Return).



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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