Ferries from Heraklion to Piraeus
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The Heraklion Piraeus line is covered by 3 different sailing companies (Anek Superfast - Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Seajets) who offer a total of 33 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: | ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES, MINOAN LINES, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: | 08:00 |
| Last Ferry: | 21:00 |
| Average trip duration: | 8 h 55 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 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]
Want to learn more about your trip from HERAKLION to PIRAEUS?
The duration of the crossing from HERAKLION to PIRAEUS is usually 15 hours with ANEK SUPERFAST - 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 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 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 .