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How long is the ferry from Athens to Crete?

The crossing time by ferry from Athens to Crete ranges between routes, operators and ships. Piraeus - Heraklion on average approximately takes 8hr 30m. The distance from Piraeus to Heraklion is approximately 172 nautical miles. Sailings from Piraeus - Chania take on average 8 hours.

Fast Ferry Athens to Crete

The fastest ferry from Athens to Crete is from Piraeus. The distance from Piraeus to Chania is 147 nautical miles (272km) with a crossing time of approximately 8 hours. Minoan Lines and Anek Superfast offer this route with 17 weekly sailings combined.

Athens to Crete Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from Athens to Crete: Anek Superfast, Minoan Lines, Anek Lines and SeaJets. Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between Athens and Crete with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from Athens to Crete?

The average price on Piraeus - Heraklion is around $114. However, the prices start from as little as $34. Prices can vary depending on the route, operator, departure time and season, we recommend using our deal finder for live prices.

Can I travel with a vehicle from Athens to Crete?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Piraeus – Heraklion: Anek Superfast, Anek Lines and Minoan Lines. Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

Athens Crete Ferry Routes

The following routes sail between Athens and Crete: Piraeus – Heraklion, Piraeus – Chania, Piraeus – Sitia, Piraeus – Kissamos.

Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from Athens to Crete search in our Deal Finder.

Can I take a day trip from Athens to Crete?

Unfortunately, you can't do a day trip from Athens to Crete by ferry. The shortest sailing duration is the ferry from Piraeus to Chania in 8 hours with Minoan Lines. Therefore, we suggest that you stay overnight to make your trip worthwhile.

How much are ferries from Athens to Crete?

From To Average price
Piraeus, Athens
Heraklion, Crete 		$258.61Average price
Piraeus, Athens
Chania, Crete 		$275.57Average price
Piraeus, Athens
Sitia, Crete 		$216.78Average price

Ferries from Athens to Crete

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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