Ferry from Athens to Crete
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets provide the ferries from Athens to Crete, with around 29 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season and operator.

How long is the ferry from Athens to Crete?

Athens Crete ferry time can range from 8 hours to 13 hours 24 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry route, operator, and whether the ship is a conventional or high speed ferry.

Is there a fast ferry to Athens to Crete?

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

Can I take a car on the ferry from Athens to Crete?

Yes, passengers can take a car on Athens Crete ferries with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

What is the distance between Athens and Crete?

The distance between Athens and Crete is 155.6 miles (250.4km) and 135.2 nautical miles from the nearest destination ports.

What is the price of a ferry from Athens to Crete?

Ferry prices from Athens to Crete ranges on booking factors such as route, operator, season and vessel.

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferries

The Piraeus to Heraklion ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 19 weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 25 minutes.

Piraeus to Heraklion Ferries

Ferries from Piraeus to Chania sail about 1 times daily and up to 8 weekly with a sailing time of 8 hours 42 minutes.

Ferry Offers from Athens to Crete

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

Booking ferry tickets from Athens to Crete

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Athens Crete ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

Ferries from Athens to Crete

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