Heraklion to Athens Ferries
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How to get from Heraklion to Athens by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Heraklion to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Heraklion Athens ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.
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Heraklion to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $29 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $270 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion-Athens route is $105. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Athens is 9 hrs. 28 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hrs. 40 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 8 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 07:00. The last ferry to Athens leaves Heraklion at 22:45.
Why take a ferry from Heraklion to Athens ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Heraklion to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Heraklion to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Athens?
If you're looking to travel between Heraklion and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?
Port of departure in Heraklion
ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Heraklion:
Port of arrival in Athens
Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Athens, it will take you at least 7 hrs. 30 min to cover the 199 mi between Heraklion and Athens.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Heraklion and Athens.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Athens: ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Heraklion Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Heraklion and Athens, you will travel 199 mi.
To go by boat from Heraklion to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $29 for the lowest, to $270 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $105.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 07:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens from Heraklion usually departs at 22:45.
Experience a crossing between Heraklion and Athens
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion-Athens crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Heraklion Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Heraklion to disembarking in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Heraklion and Athens.
Boarding in Heraklion
Before you start your Heraklion Athens ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Heraklion / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Heraklion ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion Athens crossing / In Heraklion, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Heraklion ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / From the Heraklion ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. By car, follow the instructions of ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ferry Heraklion Athens
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ship as they see fit. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.
The arrival of the ferry in Athens
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Athens harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Heraklion to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Athens can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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