The Heraklion to Athens ferry route is provided by 4 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Crete to Athens is approximately 9 hours on ferries servicing this route. Crete to Athens ferry duration can range between 8 hours 30 minutes and 15 hours 50 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.
On average there are 25 ferry sailings weekly from Heraklion to Athens. Anek Superfast provide 7 weekly sailings, Anek Lines provide 1 weekly sailing, while Minoan Lines provide 14 weekly sailings and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 weekly sailings. During the high season ferry timetables often increase.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Athens is with Minoan Lines.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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With 4 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries to Athens if you require additional flexibility.
| Crete (Heraklion) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 5 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & Minoan Lines | |
| Average Price | $162* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 23m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 01:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 168 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban sprawl. Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world.
Passengers arriving at Piraeus ferry port can expect to find a huge range of facilities including cafes, restaurants, duty free shops, ATMs, currency exchange offices and lounges. There is also the X96 bus which transports passengers between gates E1 to E9 throughout the day as well as taxi ranks.
As the Piraeus port is situated only 12km southwest of Athens city centre, you can easily get there via car or public transport. Simply follow Line 1 (Green Line) for approximately 30 minutes until you arrive at Monastiraki station. There is also the 040-bus available from Syntagma Square, which will take you within walking distance of the passenger terminals. Please head in the direction of gates E1 to E10 upon arrival in order to locate your ferry.
Timetables between 4/15/2024 and 4/21/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9 hours 5 minutes | Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 21:00 | 06:15 | 9 hours 15 minutes | Everyday |
| Minoan Lines | 21:00 | 06:30 | 9 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
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