The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus
Cheapest price
40฿
Average price
47฿
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rethymno to Piraeus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rethymno to Piraeus will cost around 47฿ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only 40฿.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Rethymno for Piraeus every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, 14 Aug the direct ferries cover the 297 km distance in an average of 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.
FESTOS PALACE9:30 AM9h15Heraklion Port6:45 PMPort of Piraeus40 ฿1One-way0 changes
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h15Heraklion Port6:15 AMPort of Piraeus41 ฿1One-way0 changes
KNOSSOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus44 ฿1One-way0 changes
KISSAMOS9:30 PM8h15Port of Souda5:45 AMPort of Piraeus53 ฿1One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR CHIOS6:00 AM9h25Heraklion Port3:25 PMPort of Piraeus59 ฿1One-way0 changes
KISSAMOS9:30 PM8h15Port of Souda5:45 AMPort of Piraeus53 ฿1One-way0 changes
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h15Heraklion Port6:15 AMPort of Piraeus41 ฿1One-way0 changes
FESTOS PALACE9:30 AM9h15Heraklion Port6:45 PMPort of Piraeus40 ฿1One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR CHIOS6:00 AM9h25Heraklion Port3:25 PMPort of Piraeus59 ฿1One-way0 changes
KNOSSOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus44 ฿1One-way0 changes
Rethymno to Piraeus Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Rethymno to Piraeus ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rethymno to Piraeus ferries for tomorrow, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 6:00 AM Heraklion Port | 9h25 | 3:25 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 9:30 AM Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 6:45 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
KNOSSOS PALACE | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
ASTERION II | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
KISSAMOS | 9:30 PM Port of Souda | 8h15 | 5:45 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Rethymno to Piraeus
Ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at 25฿ if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 160 nautical miles (297 km) distance in 7h 50m. There are 18 sailings per week. Ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus are available to foot passengers.



Distance 160 nautical miles (297 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price 25฿ |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets from Rethymno to PiraeusYou can travel by ferry between Rethymno to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets for as low as 25฿. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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