Crete to Athens ferry with Anek - Superfast

Tue, Jul 15
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete to Athens

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$40

Average price

$65

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

8 h 44 m

Ferries per day

6

Distance

320 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Crete to Athens will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast ferries

Of the 6 ferries that leave Crete for Athens on Tue, Jul 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct ferries cover the 320 km distance in an average of 8 h 44 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)KNOSSOS PALACE
09:30AM9h15
Heraklion Port
06:45PMPort of Piraeus
$401One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesNISSOS RODOS
09:00PM9h15
Heraklion Port
06:15AMPort of Piraeus
$521One-way
0 transfers
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)FESTOS PALACE
09:00PM9h30
Heraklion Port
06:30AMPort of Piraeus
$561One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesHIGHSPEED 4
07:30AM9h10
Heraklion Port
04:40PMPort of Piraeus
$581One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesKISSAMOS
10:00PM8h30
Port of Souda
06:30AMPort of Piraeus
$671One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Crete to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Crete to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €16.

Distance: 172 nautical miles (319 km)

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Flight

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€56

Average price

9h 53m

Average total duration

8h 53m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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Anek - Superfast

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Aegean Airlines

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Crete to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
04:55PM
Duration
9h25
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
7h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
10h45
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
8h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
10h30
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
05:45PM
Duration
8h45
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
8h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
14h00
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Live departures

Crete to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15
Last updated at 10:38 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesHIGHSPEED 44:30 AM Heraklion Port
9h10
1:40 PM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
seajetsCHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 15:00 AM Heraklion Port
7h30
12:30 PM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticKNOSSOS PALACE6:30 AM Heraklion Port
9h15
3:45 PM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesNISSOS RODOS6:00 PM Heraklion Port
9h15
3:15 AM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticFESTOS PALACE6:00 PM Heraklion Port
9h30
3:30 AM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesKISSAMOS7:00 PM Port of Souda
8h30
3:30 AM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Crete to Athens?

The best time to book your ferry from Crete to Athens is 2 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Crete to Athens route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Crete to Athens per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Crete to Athens.

Offers and deals from Crete to Athens

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

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.
Up to 30% off
30% off return with Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries runs regular crossings between Rafina on the mainland and the Cyclades along with inter-island crossings. Get 30% off the return trip when booking a same-day return trip to any of Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Andros, Tinos or Ios. Let the island hopping commence!

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Crete to Athens

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Ferries from Crete to Athens run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by flight.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $20 (€16)
Official Omio partners on this route
Anek - Superfast
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
Fast Ferries
Aegeon Pelagos
Golden Star Ferries
Distance
172 nautical miles (319 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
$29 (€23)
Ferries per day
7
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
42
Fastest ferry
8h 15m
First ferry
00:15
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $20 (€16)

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries from Crete (Island) to Athens

You can travel by ferry from Crete (Island) to Athens with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Blue Star Ferries for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Anek Lines is a Greek-Italian ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries and high-speed vessels between Greece, Italy and Cyprus.Anek Lines operates a fleet of six ships, providing services on several routes such as: Patras - Ancona, Igoumenitsa - Ancona, Piraeus - Heraklion - Chania and Piraeus - Limassol - Larnaca.

Crete (Island) to Athens ferry information with Anek - Superfast:

  • Average Duration: 9 h
  • Cheapest Price: $46

FAQs: Ferry from Crete to Athens

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Popular ports from Crete to Athens

Crete
Athens
The major port for departures in Crete is Port of Kavonisi-Kissamos. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Kavonisi-Kissamos for your trip from Crete to Athens.
Amenities at port
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00-20:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
E65, Exit Kissamos
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Pixida (0.3km)
  • The Cellar Tavern (0.4km)
  • Aretousa (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Kavonisi-Kissamos
  • Bus Line 96, Kissamos Stop
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WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
32 km
carConnection
Car connection
E75, Exit towards Heraklion Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
  • Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
  • Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Heraklion Port
  • Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Epar.Od. Sitias-Palekastrou, Exit Sitia Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Inodion (0.3km)
  • Mitsakakis (0.4km)
  • Ziafeti (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Sitia
  • Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
The major port for arrivals in Athens is Port of Piraeus. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Piraeus for your trip to Athens from Crete.
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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