Ferries from
Athens to Crete
Ferries from
Athens to Crete
Ferries from Athens to Crete are available with 3 operators. There are 5 ferry routes. Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion and Athens (Piraeus) to Chania are popular ferry trips from Athens to Crete. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Athens to Crete sail approximately 46 times per week and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
Athens to Crete ferry sail durations can take between 5 hours 45 minutes and 15 hours depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Crete takes around 5 hours 45 minutes on the Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno ferry with SeaJets.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Athens to Crete with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
The distance between Athens and Crete is 173 miles (278km) and 150 nautical miles.
Athens to Crete ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion ferry ferry sails approximately 34 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 25 minutes.
Athens (Piraeus) to Chania ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 9 hours 15 minutes.
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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.
