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Ferries from Heraklion
We cover 3 ferry connections from Heraklion. Each route has its own page with a live timetable and current fares.
Overview
From Heraklion in Crete there are 3 ferry connections: to Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini.
The shortest crossing takes around 7 hrs 25 min (to Piraeus), the longest around 12 hrs 35 min (to Rhodes).
These routes are operated by Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Superfast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.
Timetables and current prices are shown on each route page.
Schematic map: all connections from Heraklion.
Connections from this port
| Destination | Country | Crossing time | Operators | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus | Greece | 7 hrs 25 min – 11 hrs 20 min | Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Superfast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways | Timetable & prices → |
| Rhodes | Greece | 11 hrs 15 min – 12 hrs 35 min | Blue Star Ferries | Timetable & prices → |
| Santorini | Greece | — | — | Timetable & prices → |
Operators from Heraklion
These operators serve routes from Heraklion.
- Minoan Lines to Piraeus
- Blue Star Ferries to Piraeus, Rhodes
- SeaJets to Piraeus
- Superfast Ferries to Piraeus
- Hellenic Seaways to Piraeus
Key facts
- Country
- Crete
- Sea region
- Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
- Connections
- 3
- Operators
- 5
- Shortest crossing
- 7 hrs 25 min · Piraeus
- Longest crossing
- 12 hrs 35 min · Rhodes
- Coordinates
- 35.3525, 25.1452
Crossing times and operators come from our own timetable archive.
Frequently asked questions about Heraklion
Which ferry connections are there from Heraklion?
We cover 3 connections from Heraklion: Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini.
Which operators sail from Heraklion?
Operators from Heraklion include Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Superfast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.
How long is the shortest crossing from Heraklion?
The fastest is to Piraeus: about 7 hrs 25 min.
What is the longest crossing from Heraklion?
The longest crossing goes to Rhodes and takes around 12 hrs 35 min.
Other ports in Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
- Piraeus65
- Rhodes31
- Rafina8
- Corfu7
- Igoumenitsa5
- Patras5
- Kos4
- Santorini4
- Kalymnos3
- Leros3
- Syros3
- Volos3
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