Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferries to Crete
Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferries to Crete
SeaJets provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno. Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries cost around $186 and $737, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries.
Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries typically depart at 14:45.
The Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry trip can take around 5 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno serviced by SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry prices typically range between $186* and $737*. The average price is typically $456*. The cheapest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno start from $186*. The average price for a foot passenger is $173*. The average price for a car is $513*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno is approximately 173 miles (278km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno.
Foot passengers can travel on the Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno ferry with SeaJets.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Rethymno Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Athens | |
| Destination Country | Crete | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $456 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Distance | 150 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
