The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
$40
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
$66
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
7 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
9 h 4 m
Ferries on 29 Sept
4
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only $40.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 4 ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, 29 Sept the direct ferries cover the 297 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 40 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.
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h40Heraklion Port6:40 AMPort of Piraeus$401One-way0 changes
KNOSSOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus$531One-way0 changes
KISSAMOS9:30 PM9h15Port of Souda6:45 AMPort of Piraeus$641One-way0 changes
EUROCHAMPION JET8:00 AM7h50Heraklion Port3:50 PMPort of Piraeus$1091One-way0 changes
EUROCHAMPION JET8:00 AM7h50Heraklion Port3:50 PMPort of Piraeus$1091One-way0 changes
KISSAMOS9:30 PM9h15Port of Souda6:45 AMPort of Piraeus$641One-way0 changes
KNOSSOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus$531One-way0 changes
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h40Heraklion Port6:40 AMPort of Piraeus$401One-way0 changes
Rethymno to Piraeus Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | 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 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Live departures
Rethymno to Piraeus ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rethymno to Piraeus ferries for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 8:00 AM Heraklion Port | 7h50 | 3:50 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
NISSOS RODOS | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
ELYROS | 9:30 PM Port of Souda | 9h15 | 6:45 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 5 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $27 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 25m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Rethymno to Piraeus are available to foot passengers.



Distance 160 nautical miles (297 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 7h 25m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets from Rethymno to PiraeusYou can travel by ferry between Rethymno to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets for as low as $27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Rethymno to Piraeus ferries
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