Athens - Milos - Heraklion ferry by Minoan Lines 2024

Visit the beautiful Milos from Athens and Crete

Starting from February 1, 2024, Minoan Lines is operating daily on the direct ferry route between the port Piraeus (Athens) and Heraklion (Crete) including a stop at Milos.

Here, you can find out all about schedules and prices for Minoan Lines ferries to Milos from Athens and Crete, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper with no hidden fees!

Important: travel to Heraklion with Minoan Lines and take advantage of its 20% offer on ferry tickets to Crete available until 31/03/2024!

Sea view from the village of Plaka with white houses in Milos island, Cyclades, Greece

Breathtaking sea view from the village of Plaka in Milos

Ferry from Athens to Milos and Heraklion (Crete)

In 2024, the Festos Palace and Knossos Palace ferries travel from the port of Piraeus to Milos island and Heraklion in Crete. The daily ferry departs from Athens at 21:00 and arrives in Milos at 01:00. The ferry then continues its journey to Heraklion leaving Milos at 01:20, and finally reaches Crete at 06:30.

The Piraeus - Milos ferry trip duration is around 4 hours, while the total Piraeus - Heraklion ferry time is around 9 hours 30 minutes.

Tickets for the Athens - Milos - Heraklion ferry connection (and vice versa) with Minoan Lines start at €42.

Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Milos and Athens

The opposite direction from Heraklion to Milos and the port of Piraeus is also available every day, with the ferry departing at 21:00 and reaching the port of Adamas in Milos at 02:10. At 02:30, the Minoan Lines ferry leaves Milos and arrives in Athens at 06:30.

The Heraklion - Milos ferry takes around 5 hours 10 minutes to reach the magical Cyclades island.

Note: you can transport your vehicle on the Minoan Lines ferries that operate on this route, as they have car decks. You can also book a cabin to enjoy a more comfortable trip.

Few boats near the Koules fortress at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion city, Crete, Greece

Lovely day at Koules fortress in the old port of Heraklion

The stunning beaches and lunar landscapes of Milos await! Reach it directly from Athens, or travel to Crete and plan an island-hopping adventure from Heraklion. Book your trip with Minoan Lines on Ferryhopper easily and quickly!

Tip: check out all ferry schedules for the Greek islands in 2024, and discover more island-hopping options from Milos and Crete.