Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion
Route map
- Blue Star Ferries
- Minoan Lines
- SeaJets
Blue Star Ferries8 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →Minoan Lines9 hours 15 minutes
Check prices →SeaJets7 hours 50 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Piraeus - Heraklion
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 7:50 | 1 | 78 | Champions League Jet 2, Champions League Jet 1, Worldchampion Jet |
| Blue Star Ferries | 9:50–10:58 | 1 | 77 | Nissos Rodos, Asterion Ii, Blue Star Chios |
| Minoan Lines | 9:15–9:30 | 1 | 77 | Festos Palace, Knossos Palace |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €14
- Car
- €106
- Motorcycle
- €52
- Motorhome
- €177
- Minibus
- €170
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
4.5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Piraeus
City port
- Terminals
- Tore E1, E2, E3, E6, E7, E9 am Hafenbecken
- Location
- Piraeus, Regionalbezirk Piräus, Region Attika
Heraklion
City port
- Terminals
- Passagierterminal der Hafenbehoerde, 2.500 qm
- Location
- Heraklion Municipal Unit, Regionalbezirk Iraklio, Region Kreta
Frequently asked questions about the Piraeus - Heraklion ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion take?+
The crossing from Piraeus to Heraklion takes 9 hours 30 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 7 hours 50 minutes and 9 hours 50 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion run?+
The ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion runs on 5 days a week, with up to 3 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Piraeus to Heraklion?+
Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and SeaJets serve the Piraeus - Heraklion route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Piraeus - Heraklion ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, campervans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.