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? 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, so 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 deal on a Heraklion Athens ferry ticket to suit 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 on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
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Heraklion to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £23 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £222 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Athens route is £86. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Athens is 9 hours 28 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hours 40 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 8 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 07:00. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Heraklion at 22:45.
Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Athens?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple 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 a ferry from Heraklion to Athens is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Athens?
If you want to travel between Heraklion and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping 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 hours 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 securely 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 non-refundable or non-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 £23 for the lowest, to £222 for the highest. The average price we observed was £86.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 07:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Heraklion at 22:45.
Experience a Heraklion to Athens ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Heraklion Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Heraklion to disembarkation in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Heraklion and Athens.
Boarding in Heraklion
Before you set off on your Heraklion Athens ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Heraklion / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Heraklion ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion Athens crossing / In Heraklion, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) 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 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 broadcast. 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 Heraklion to Athens ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Athens
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Athens harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Heraklion to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and exploring 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 Athens harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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