Heraklion Ferry

Heraklion ferries connect Crete with Athens, Cyclades Islands, Dodecanese Islands, Greece & Sporades Islands with crossings available to Piraeus & Rafina (in Athens), Thira, Milos, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, Anafi, Naxos, Andros, Tinos & Syros (in Cyclades Islands), Karpathos, Rhodes, Kasos, Chalki & Diafani (in Dodecanese Islands), Sitia (in Crete), Thessaloniki (in Greece) & Skiathos (in Sporades Islands). Sailings from Heraklion are operated by numerous ferry companies.

There are up to 36 ferry crossings daily from Heraklion with sailing durations starting from 1 hour 45 minutes. Our Heraklion ferry summary provides a good guide but for the latest sailing information use our fare search.

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Heraklion Ferry Services

  • Minoan Lines
    • 11 Sailings Weekly 7 hr
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  • Anek Superfast
    • 11 Sailings Weekly 8 hr 45 min
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  • Minoan Lines
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 1 hr 45 min
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  • Anek Lines
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 6 hr
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  • Sea Jets
    • 13 Sailings Weekly 1 hr 45 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 3 hr 15 min
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  • Minoan Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 4 hr
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  • Anek Lines
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 10 hr 50 min
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  • Minoan Lines
    • 6 Sailings Weekly 4 hr 30 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 13 Sailings Weekly 4 hr 25 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 7 hr 50 min
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  • Minoan Lines
    • 6 Sailings Weekly 3 hr 40 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 5 Sailings Weekly 4 hr 20 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 6 hr 25 min
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  • Minoan Lines
    • 6 Sailings Weekly 2 hr 35 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 6 Sailings Weekly 2 hr 40 min
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 8 hr
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 14 hr 30 min
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 6 hr 5 min
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 3 hr
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  • Anek Lines
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 4 hr
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 12 hr 1 min
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  • Anek Lines
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 9 hr 30 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 8 Sailings Weekly 3 hr 30 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 13 hr 15 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 10 hr 20 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 10 hr 30 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 8 hr 35 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 24 hr 45 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 18 hr 40 min
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  • Sea Jets
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 11 hr 25 min
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  • Golden Star Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 12 hr 30 min
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Heraklion Ferry Port

Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands.

The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2.

As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island.

Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands.

On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port.

Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.

How To Get To Heraklion Ferry Port

  • Heraklion Ferry Port by Car

    Heraklion ferry port is located almost in the center of Crete's north coast and is easily reached by car. If you are coming from Agios Nikolaos, take the national road and drive to the west and then follow the signs to the ferry port. From within the town of Heraklion drive to the north or along the sea side and follow the signs to the port. Coming from Rethymnon or Chania, take the national road, then drive towards the west and follow the signs.

  • Heraklion Ferry Port by Bus

    There is a bus station close to the port of Heraklion. Buses will transfer you to any destination in and around Crete. You can buy your bus tickets at the bus stop or in the bus.

  • Heraklion Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Heraklion Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Heraklion Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!