Heraklion – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Heraklion – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
There are around 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus). 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typically depart Crete (Heraklion) at around 04:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:45.
The average duration of a Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 9h 33m. The fastest sailings are approximately 7h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly ferry sailings from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus). These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $70.31* and $524.66*. The average price is typically $182.63*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $55.14*. The average price for a foot passenger is $128.68*. The average price for a car is $262.17*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 193.9 miles (312.1km) or 168.5 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$180* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 33m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 04:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:45 | |
| Distance | 168 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
