How to travel from Athens to Crete

There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Crete: bus, ferry or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Crete is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Crete:

A bus is $39 (€34) less than a ferry for this trip with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Crete costing on average $41 (€36).

Taking a bus is usually $53 (€46) less than taking a flight to Crete, which costs on average $56 (€48) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Crete from Athens is by flight, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Crete by ferry can take on average 9 h 15 min.

You should expect to travel around 198 miles (319 km) between Athens and Crete.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Crete:

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Crete, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Anek - Superfast for ferries to Crete. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Anek - Superfast Athens to Crete tickets on Omio for $41 (€36).
• Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Crete by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Aegean Airlines Athens to Crete tickets on Omio for $56 (€48).

When planning your trip from Athens to Crete, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $2 (€2) one way on average.
• Ferry tickets are costing on average $41 (€36) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $56 (€48) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Athens to Crete online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.