Ferries from Athens to Crete

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Ferries from Athens to Crete sail approximately 19 times per week and are provided by Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

How long is the ferry from Athens to Crete?

Athens to Crete ferry time ranges between 8 hours and 15 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Crete from Athens?

The fastest ferry to Crete from Athens is with Blue Star Ferries on the Piraeus Chania ferry in approximately 8 hours .

Is there a car ferry from Athens to Crete?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Athens to Crete with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

How far is Crete from Athens?

The distance between Athens and Crete is 155.6 miles (250.4km) and 135.2 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Athens to Crete?

Athens to Crete ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion

The Piraeus to Heraklion ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 11 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 38 minutes.

Ferry from Piraeus to Chania

Ferries from Piraeus to Chania sail about 1 times daily and up to 6 times weekly with a sailing time of 9 hours .

Athens to Crete Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.