Ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion
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The Piraeus Heraklion ferry line is served by the maritime operators Anek Superfast - Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Seajets offering 33 weekly sailings and travel times ranging from 7 hours 20 minutes to 15 hours 30 minutes (typically morning and afternoon boardings). You can also get to your destination with your car because ferries that operate on this crossing allow vehicles. For your comfort, services such as bars, shops and self service restaurants will be available during the crossing. Also, you can select from regular seating or various cabin options when booking.
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| Route: | PIRAEUS - HERAKLION |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: | 3 |
| Operators: | ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES, MINOAN LINES, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: | 09:15 |
| Last Ferry: | 21:00 |
| Average trip duration: | 8 h 59 min |
| Distance: | 326.36 Km |
🛳️ 20% Discount for Early Booking
📅 Validity Period
• Until February 28, 2025 for new bookings and ticket issuance.
• Valid for travel until December 31, 2025 for one-way or round-trip tickets.
📍 Destinations
• Ancona Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and the following vehicle categories:
🚗 Car (CAR)
🚙 Electric car (EV CAR 0-40% BAT)
🚗 Car with roof box over 2 m (CAR WITH ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚙 Electric car with roof box over 2 m (EV CAR 0-40% BAT, ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚐 Minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH)
🚐 Electric minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (EV MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH 0-40% BAT)
🚛 Trailers up to 3 m long (BAGGAGE TRL UP TO 3M)
🏍️ Motorcycles (MOTORCYCLE / MOTO 3-4 WHEELS)
• Bari Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu and Venice Igoumenitsa / Patras: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and vehicles, excluding campers over 10 m long (CAMPER XL).
🔄 Modifications and Changes
• If changes to date or itinerary are made after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will be charged.
• In case of change to open-date tickets after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will apply to new dates.
💰 Refund Policy
• Early booking tickets are non-refundable, but cancellation refunds will only be for fuel surcharge and EU ETS environmental surcharge.
• Tickets can be issued with open return (outbound with early booking discount, return with flyer fare without further early booking discount).
• Tickets initially issued with early booking discount are valid until 31.12.2025, even in case of replacements (e.g., change of travel date).
🤑 Combining Other Discounts
• The 20% discount applies on top of any other discounts, except for the child discount.
⏳ Booking Deadline
• Tickets must be issued within 10 days from the booking date.
⚠️ Limitations
• Limited capacity for early booking.
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20% discount - valid until 28 Feb 2025
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
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
EARLY OFFER DISCOUNT – DOMESTIC ROUTES
Take advantage of our Early Offer and save on your ferry trips!
✅ Valid routes: Heraklion-Milos-Piraeus (round trip)
✅ Can be combined with other discounts in our commercial policy
✅ Book your tickets at least 45 days before departure
⏳ Issue your tickets by 20/02/2025
🗓 Travel until 31/10/2025
🔄 Tickets are non-refundable in case of cancellation but can be converted to open date tickets.
📅 Open date tickets are valid until 31/12/2025.
💡 Important Notes:
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20% discount - valid until 20 Feb 2025
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 Piraeus is located just 12 km south of the center of Athens and is its main port. Historically this port was the starting point for many naval expeditions and the Athenian navy fleet was also based here. Over the centuries, with the decline of Athens the port of Piraeus also declined and then resumed some activities in the nineteenth century. Today, Piraeus is the largest port in Europe in terms of commercial traffic and every year it is a stopover for about 20 thousand passengers. Piraeus covers the routes to the major Greek islands, including the Cicaldi, the Dodecanese archipela... [More information]
Address: Platia Karaiskaki
Directions: Google Map @ Piraeus, port
Heraklion is the most populated city on the island of Crete and is its regional capital. The town, like the rest of Crete, has an excellent climate all year round and it is possible to swim until late autumn. Heraklion is one of the richest urban centers in all of Greece and like all capitals, it is at an intersection between a new and ancient culture and this can be seen in the urban landscape. The Venetian walls are the focal point of the city and give the city its proud and proud character. Places to visit Heraklion was the last bastion of resistance against the Ottoman Turks who besi... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from PIRAEUS to HERAKLION?
The duration of the crossing from PIRAEUS to HERAKLION is usually 15 hours 30 minutes with ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES, 9 hours 30 minutes with MINOAN LINES and 8 hours 40 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 16 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 PIRAEUS to HERAKLION 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 HERAKLION to PIRAEUS .