Crete to Piraeus ferry with Blue Star Ferries

Thu, Jul 17
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete to Piraeus

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$40

Fastest journey

9 h 15 m

Average duration

9 h 55 m

Ferries per day

3

Distance

318 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Crete to Piraeus will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast ferries

Of the 3 ferries that leave Crete for Piraeus on Thu, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct ferries cover the 318 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest ferries will take 11 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.

Seajets
06:15AM11h15
Crete
05:30PMPiraeus
$281One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star Ferries
06:00PM9h15
Crete
03:15AMPiraeus
$461One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star Ferries
07:00PM9h15
Crete
04:15AMPiraeus
$461One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Crete to Piraeus

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Crete to Piraeus 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 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €17.

Distance: 171 nautical miles (318 km)

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Flight

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€50

Average price

10h 20m

Average total duration

9h 20m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

53m

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3h 0m

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Blue Star Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Aegean Airlines

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Direct Options

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Crete to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
9h10
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
5h50
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
8h30
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
01:15AM
Arrival Time
01:35PM
Duration
12h20
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
01:35PM
Duration
9h05
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Fri

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

The best time to book your ferry from Crete to Piraeus is 14 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Crete to Piraeus route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Crete to Piraeus 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 Piraeus.

Offers and deals from Crete to Piraeus

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Crete to Piraeus 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 Crete to Piraeus

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Ferries from Crete to Piraeus run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) 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 $21 (€17)
Official Omio partners on this route
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
Fast Ferries
Distance
171 nautical miles (318 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€23)
Ferries per day
5
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
18
Fastest ferry
8h 45m
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 $21 (€17)

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Fast Ferries from Crete (Island) to Piraeus

Buy your official Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Fast Ferries ferry tickets to Piraeus from Crete (Island) from $28 (€23) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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 Piraeus ferry information with Anek - Superfast:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $46

FAQs: Ferry from Crete to Piraeus

FAQs: Take the ferry to Piraeus 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 Crete to Piraeus.
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Popular ports from Crete to Piraeus

Crete
Piraeus
Amenities at port
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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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
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
Amenities at port
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

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