Ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus
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The Heraklion Piraeus line is covered by 3 different sailing companies (Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Seajets) who offer a total of 26 weekly connections with traveling times ranging between 7 hours 30 minutes and 15 hours (mainly morning departures). Ships that operate this crossing allow both vehicles and foot passengers. Once on board, you will find bars, shops and self service restaurants to make your crossing more relaxing and comfortable. Cabin accommodation allows you to rest with peace of mind.
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| Route: HERAKLION - PIRAEUS |
| Average Weekly Sailings: 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: 3 |
| Operators: BLUE STAR FERRIES, MINOAN LINES, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: 08:00 |
| Last Ferry: 21:00 |
| Average trip duration: 8 h 50 min |
| Distance: 326.36 Km |
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
All children aged between 0 and 5 years travel free but will not be allocated seating or accommodation, offer available on all domestic lines within Greece.
100% discount
All children between the ages of 5 and 10 will receive a 50% discount, excluding fees. When cabin accommodation has been selected then at least one adult must be present in the cabin. Discount only valid on domestic lines within Greece.
50% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
The port of Heraklion is located on the north coast of the island and occupies an area that for millennia has been one of the most important maritime ports in the Mediterranean. The port of Heraklion has connections between Athens and Piraeus, also with many other ports in the Aegean islands. Heraklion is divided into Porto Vecchio and Porto Nuovo, as a stopover for arrivals and departures. The passenger terminal is a modern structure that provides travelers with many services for passenger safety and comfort. The public nùbus services are very close to the port and provide connections ... [More information]
Address: Leof. Nearchou Iraklio 713 07, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Heraklion, port
Piraeus is the historic port of Athens and is located in the Saronic Gulf and is one of the world's largest passenger transport ports. It was expanded and modernized for the Olympics in 2004 making it a major transport hub not only in the Aegean, throughout the Mediterranean. The commercial activities have been moved to Keratsini, Ikonion and Aspopyrgos, making this the major port for ferries, ships and goods to the Greek islands. Piraeus has soap and sugar factories, distilleries, and shipyards and has become the industrial heartland of Greece, helping to redefine the landscape and boost Gree... [More information]
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The duration of the crossing from HERAKLION to PIRAEUS is usually 15 hours with BLUE STAR FERRIES, 9 hours 30 minutes with MINOAN LINES and 8 hours 15 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 9 weekly itineraries, MINOAN LINES carries out 12 weekly itineraries and SEAJETS carries out 7 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from HERAKLION to PIRAEUS varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The companies operating on this route allow the transportation of vehicles, so you can get to your destination accompanied by your vehicle.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from PIRAEUS to HERAKLION .