Minoan Lines offers fast and comfortable ferry connections within Greece and between Greece and Italy.

International ferry route
- Patras / Igoumenitsa (Greece) – Ancona (Italy)
Domestic ferry routes
- Igoumenitsa – Patras
- Heraklion – Piraeus
Travel times
- Ancona – Patras: 21 hours
- Ancona – Igoumentisa: 15 hours
- Piraeus – Heraklion: 8 hours 30 min
Daily departures on all routes.
Discounts and conditions for Eurail pass holders
On international routes:
When your Eurail pass is valid in Italy and Greece you get free deck passage.
Season surcharge: mid season: € 10, high season: € 20. port taxes: € 7. Fuel surcharge is extra.
Upgrades available with reduced fares upon embarkation.
On Greek domestic routes:
30% discount off the official published prices for all Eurail pass holders, on the condition that you've already made an Adriatic crossing with Minoan Lines International. You can claim your discount by presenting your pass before you buy your ticket.
This offer applies to both 1st class and 2nd class Eurail pass holders. No port taxes are required.
On-board facilities
Restaurants (self-service & à la carte), bars, disco, shopping center, cinema, children’s playground, swimming pool, internet corner, WIFI and roaming on-board.
Information and reservation
Website: www.minoan.gr
Email: customer@minoan.gr
Telephone - Greece: +30 210 414 5700
Italy: +39 041 240 7177
Related pages
Eurail passes for Greece
Global Pass
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Select Pass
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Regional Pass
One Country Pass
Eurail passes for Italy
Global Pass
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