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How to get from Heraklion to Pigadia by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Pigadia ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Pigadia is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Pigadia can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Pigadia 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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Pigadia ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Heraklion to Pigadia simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Heraklion to Pigadia Ferry Information

Port of departure
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Pigadia
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
117 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Sea Jets
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
8 hours
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Ferry Heraklion Pigadia: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Pigadia, you'll find tickets range from £16 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £118 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Pigadia route is £67. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Pigadia is 6 hours 40 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 40 min to reach Pigadia, while the fastest boats will arrive in Pigadia in 6 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 05:25.

Average price of a Heraklion to Pigadia ferry crossing
£67
Price range of ferries Heraklion Pigadia (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£16 - £118
Average crossing time Heraklion Pigadia
6 hours 40 min
Departure time of first ferry to Pigadia
05:25
Arrival time of first ferry to Pigadia
12:05

Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Pigadia?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Heraklion to Pigadia ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Pigadia. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Heraklion to Pigadia is an ideal way to travel.

No need to worry about travelling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You travel from Heraklion to Pigadia with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Pigadia to get off the boat.
You get much more rest than in the car
Driving for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. The Heraklion Pigadia ferry trip is exactly the opposite. Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You're sure to start your holiday in Pigadia already rested.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Heraklion, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Pigadia full of energy.

Which companies operate between Heraklion and Pigadia?

If you want to travel between Heraklion and Pigadia by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines 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.

Blue Star Ferries Heraklion Pigadia
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Pigadia route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Pigadia fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Heraklion and Pigadia. More information about Blue Star Ferries
ANEK Lines Heraklion Pigadia
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Pigadia route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Pigadia fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Heraklion and Pigadia. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Pigadia from Heraklion and the journey time is 8 hours. More information about ANEK Lines
8 hours
2 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Pigadia?

Port of departure in Heraklion

Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Pigadia from the following ports in Heraklion:

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Port of arrival in Pigadia

ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Pigadia from the following ports:

Karpathos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Pigadia, it will take you at least 8 hours to cover the 117 mi between Heraklion and Pigadia.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Pigadia in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Heraklion and Pigadia.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Pigadia: Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Sea Jets.

During your crossing between Heraklion and Pigadia, you will travel 117 mi.

To go by boat from Heraklion to Pigadia, you can find prices ranging from £16 for the lowest, to £118 for the highest. The average price we observed was £67.

The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 05:25 for Pigadia.

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