Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion)
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete (Heraklion). 5 ferry operators sail between Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion), these include 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 the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.
Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Times
The earliest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 09:00. The average sailing time of a Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry is approximately 9h 24m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 8h 45m.
Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Prices
Ferry prices for Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically range between €63* and €421*. The average price is around €205*. The cheapest ferry prices from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) start from €28*. The average price for a foot passenger is €117*. The average price for a car ferry is €303*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
What is the distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete (Heraklion)?
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 193.9 miles (312.1km), or 168.5 nautical miles.
Is there a Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) car ferry?
Yes, Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines offer a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete (Heraklion).
Are foot passengers allowed on the Athens (Piraeus) Crete (Heraklion) ferry?
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Crete (Heraklion) with Anek Lines, Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines.