Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion
Route map
- Blue Star Ferries
- Minoan Lines
- SeaJets
Blue Star Ferries 9 hours 50 minutes
Check prices Minoan Lines 9 hours 30 minutes
Check prices SeaJets 7 hours 55 minutes
Check prices Ferry connections Piraeus - Heraklion
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 7:55 | 1 | 58 | Champions League Jet 2, Champions League Jet 1, Eurochampion Jet 2, Eurochampion Jet, Worldchampion Jet |
| Blue Star Ferries | 9:50–11:09 | 1 | 57 | Asterion II, Nissos Rodos, Blue Star Chios, Ariadne |
| Minoan Lines | 9:30 | 1 | 57 | Festos Palace, Knossos Palace, KYDON PALACE |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €28
- Car
- €107
- Motorcycle
- €52
- Motorhome
- €178
- Minibus
- €191
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
3
Nov
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
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.