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Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets provide the ferries from Athens to Crete, with around 26 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season and operator.

How long is the ferry from Athens to Crete?

Athens Crete ferry time can range from 8 hours to 19 hours 44 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry route, operator, and whether the ship is a conventional or high speed ferry.

Is there a fast ferry to Athens to Crete?

The fastest ferry from Athens to Crete in approximately 8 hours with SeaJets on the Piraeus Chania ferry.

Can I take a car on the ferry from Athens to Crete?

Yes, passengers can take a car on Athens Crete ferries with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

What is the distance between Athens and Crete?

The distance between Athens and Crete is 155.6 miles (250.4km) and 135.2 nautical miles from the nearest destination ports.

What is the price of a ferry from Athens to Crete?

Ferry prices from Athens to Crete ranges on booking factors such as route, operator, season and vessel.

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferries

The Piraeus to Heraklion ferry sails approximately 3 times daily and up to 21 weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 29 minutes.

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferries

Ferries from Piraeus to Chania sail about 1 times daily and up to 7 weekly with a sailing time of 9 hours 2 minutes.

Ferry Offers from Athens to Crete

For the best ferry price, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest tickets. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

Booking ferry tickets from Athens to Crete

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Athens Crete ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

Ferries from Athens to Crete

About Crete

Crete is the largest and most populous island in Greece, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, slightly southeast of the mainland Known for its varied landscapes comprising fertile valleys, stunning beaches and the famous White Mountains found alongside idyllic harbours and sleepy villages, Crete has beautiful backdrops around every corner. Numerous time-honoured traditions remain fundamental to Cretan culture, including Easter feasts, playing stringed instruments called ‘lyra’ and performing spectacular local dances. Some Greeks even say Crete could be its own country due to its diverse terrain and the unique way of life. There are many domestic ferry routes departing the mainland and surrounding archipelagos in the Aegean Sea, arriving at the five Cretan ports on the north coast, including the capital, Heraklion. These sailings have varying journey times and are run by multiple operators, so there’s ample choice when it comes to reaching Crete by ferry.

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