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Ferries from Crete to Athens sail approximately 32 times per week and are available with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

How long is the ferry from Crete to Athens? 

The ferry from Crete to Athens takes between 5 hours 50 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.

What is the fastest ferry from Crete to Athens? 

The fastest ferry from Crete to Athens is on the Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with SeaJets in 5 hours 50 minutes.

Can I take my car on the Crete to Athens ferry? 

Yes, there are car ferries available from Crete to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets. 

How far is it from Crete to Athens? 

There are approximately 173 miles (278km) and 150 nautical miles between Crete and Athens. 

What does it cost for a ferry from Crete to Athens? 

The price of a ferry from Crete to Athens can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. 

Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) Ferry

The Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferry sails approximately 22 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 15 minutes. 

Chania to Athens (Piraeus) Ferry 

Chania to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 9 hours 15 minutes. 

Crete to Athens Ferry Offers and Discounts 

We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available. 

How to book ferry tickets from Crete to Athens 

Book and compare Crete Athens ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.   
 

How much are ferries from Crete to Athens?

From To Average price
Heraklion, Crete
Piraeus, Athens 		$152.22Average price
Chania, Crete
Piraeus, Athens 		$195.19Average price
Sitia, Crete
Piraeus, Athens 		$214.83Average price

Ferries from Crete to Athens

About Crete

The beautiful island of Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the largest of the Greek islands with a population of around half a million people. Despite its thousand miles of coastline, Crete is not just about sun, sea and sand. This distinct island is full of vitality, rich in culture and with warm, hospitable people. Though well known for its seas and beaches, Crete has a very contrasting landscape. The island goes from fertile coastal plains to rugged mountains and from busy metropolitan cities to very peaceful hillside homes. As a hugely popular holiday destination, Crete features numerous types of holiday accommodation ranging from luxury hotels to apartments and camp sites. Getting a ferry to Crete is quick and easy with numerous ports of departure and crossings run by many different ferry companies from the mainland as well as from the islands of the Dodecanese and the Cyclades. Ferries run from the mainland port of Piraeus (Athens) to the 3 ports at the north side of the island all year round. The shortest and most regular ferry crossing is to the port of Heraklion in the central part of Crete’s north coast. If you are travelling to Crete from the Cyclades region, north of Crete, you can travel from up to 6 islands including Mykonos and Santorini. From the Dodecanese group, north east of Crete, there are weekly ferry connections from up to 5 islands, including Rhodes.

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