Athens to Rethymno ferry

Wed, Mar 19
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Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Rethymno

Showing times and prices for Mar 19

Cheapest price

$48

Average price

$57

Fastest journey

9 h 15 m

Average duration

9 h 30 m

Ferries per day

4

Distance

299 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Rethymno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Blue Star Ferries
09:00PM9h15
Athens
06:15AMRethymno
$481One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
09:00PM9h30
Athens
06:30AMRethymno
$511One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star Ferries
09:00PM9h15
Athens
06:15AMRethymno
$611One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star Ferries
05:00PM10h00
Athens
03:00AMRethymno
$691One-way
0 transfers

Athens to Rethymno Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
03:00AM
Duration
10h00
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

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Offers and deals from Athens to Rethymno

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Athens to Rethymno and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Seajets

Up to 30% off
30% off with Seajets
SeaJets helps you explore Greek islands including: Sporades archipelago: 20% off your 2024 return tickets on superfast ferries from mainland Greece to Alonissos, Skopelos and Skiathos - as well as on many inter-island crossings. Book by 15th of June 2024. Discover Crete: Foot passengers can get 30% off on their 2024 return tickets between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania. Valid until further notice.

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Athens to Rethymno

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Ferries from Athens to Rethymno run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $35 (€30) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries
Distance
160 nautical miles (298 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$35 (€30)
Average daily sailings
5
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
27
Number of ferry operators
5
Fastest ferry
8h 45m
First ferry
01:00
Last ferry
23:45
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Seajets and Fast Ferries from Athens to Rethymno

Buy your official Seajets and Fast Ferries ferry tickets to Rethymno from Athens from $57 (€49) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Seajets, a prominent ferry operator from Greece, was established in 2002 and has since become a key player in maritime transportation. The company boasts a modern fleet of high-speed vessels, including the Champion Jet, Super Jet, and Sea Jet classes, designed to offer swift and comfortable journeys across the Aegean Sea. Onboard amenities include spacious seating, air-conditioned lounges, snack bars, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Seajets offers a variety of ticket options, such as standard seats, business class, and cabins, as well as vehicle transport for cars and motorcycles. Popular routes include Piraeus to Santorini, Heraklion to Mykonos, and Rafina to Naxos, connecting travelers to some of Greece's most iconic islands.

Ferry information from Athens to Rethymno with Seajets:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $57
  • Seajets frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Rethymno

FAQs: Take the ferry to Rethymno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Rethymno.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Athens to Rethymno can start from as little as $40 (€34) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Athens to Rethymno is $47 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Athens to Rethymno is 8 h 45 min   to travel the 185 mile (298 km) long journey, with around there are 4 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Athens to Rethymno leaves at 2: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Athens to Rethymno leaves at 11: 30 PM.
There are 4 ferries a day from Athens to Rethymno which require at least one change with Seajets or Fast Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Athens to Rethymno.
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Athens to Rethymno is possible with Seajets or Fast Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Athens to Rethymno is possible with with Seajets or Fast Ferries. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
Take the Athens to Rethymno ferry with Seajets or Fast Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the route between Athens and Rethymno as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Rethymno by ferry is November.
You have options as you can travel from Athens to Rethymno 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

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