The distance between Heraklion and Piraeus is around 319km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Heraklion to Piraeus by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus.
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Take a ferry to Santorini then Paros and then to Piraeus.
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Take the bus to Athens Agiou Konstantinou.
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There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Piraeus by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).
The distance between Heraklion and Piraeus is around 319km (199 miles).
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Heraklion and Piraeus by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Piraeus is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Piraeus is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Heraklion and Piraeus. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Heraklion to Piraeus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Athens Agiou Konstantinou, Πλατεια Μεταξουργειου and Παλαια Αγορα. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
Citylines run regular bus services between Heraklion and Piraeus. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Piraeus. The ferry typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
Golden Star Ferries, Seajets and Minoan Lines run the ferry services between Heraklion and Piraeus. Ferries run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Piraeus is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heraklion to Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Piraeus is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 5m | €78($78) | hourly | 359km (223 miles) |
Ferry via Santorini + 2 similar | 6hrs | €80($80) | 4 times a week | 412km (256 miles) |
Ferry | 6h 50m | €85($85) | once daily | 435km (270 miles) |
Ferry to Piraeus | 8h 30m | €52($52) | twice daily | 319km (199 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | €4($4) | 4 times a week | 355km (220 miles) |
Minoan Lines
ATTICA Group International lines
Citylines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Greek Railways (Suburban)
The following major airports near Piraeus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.