Heraklion - Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Heraklion - Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Heraklion and Athens (Rafina). SeaJets provides the ferry from Heraklion to Athens (Rafina). Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferries cost between $264 and $1105, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferries depart at around 08:00.
Ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Rafina) sail in around 10 hours 40 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 10 hours 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Athens (Rafina) provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion to Athens (Rafina) typically range between $264* and $1105*. On average the Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferry is $552*. The cheapest Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferry prices start from $264*. The average price for a foot passenger is $546*. The average price for a car is $848*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 26.
The distance between Heraklion to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 186 miles (299km) or 161 nautical miles.
Yes, Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Heraklion and Athens (Rafina). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Heraklion and Athens (Rafina) use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Heraklion Athens (Rafina) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Rafina).
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| Heraklion - Athens (Rafina) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Crete | |
| Destination Country | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $552 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Distance | 161 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 January 2026.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
