Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion Ferry
The ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) typically sails 2 times daily and up to 19 times weekly. 5 ferry operators provide ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion), Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & Minoan Lines. Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Times
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 09:00. The average sailing time of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 9h 17m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 8h 40m.
Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Prices
Ferry prices for a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) typically range between $126* and $1019*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry is $485*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from $54*. The average price for a foot passenger is $270*. The average price for a Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) car ferry is $734*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.
How far is Crete (Heraklion) from Athens (Piraeus)?
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 193.9 miles (312.1km), or 168.5 nautical miles.
Is there a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion)?
Yes, there is a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) provided by Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete (Heraklion).
Are foot passengers allowed on the Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry?
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) with Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines.
Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Operator Schedules
- Cyclades Fast Ferries - 2 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
- Anek Superfast - 7 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
- Minoan Lines - 9 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings