Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus). SeaJets provides the ferry from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus). Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between $208 and $730, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries depart at around 08:00.
Ferries from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) sail in around 5 hours 50 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $206* and $726*. On average the Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $403*. The cheapest Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $206*. The average price for a foot passenger is $274*. The average price for a car is $726*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 173 miles (278km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus) use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Rethymno - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Crete | |
| Destination Country | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $403 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 50 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Distance | 150 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
