Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
SeaJets provides the ferry from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus). Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost around $130 and $456, 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 Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries typically depart at 08:00.
The Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 50 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) serviced by SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $130* and $456*. The average price is typically $253*. The cheapest ferries from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) start from $130*. The average price for a foot passenger is $173*. The average price for a car is $456*.
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 Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 173 miles (278km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus).
Foot passengers can travel on the Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with SeaJets.
Pets currently are not allowed on 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 | $253 | |
| 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.
