Ferries from
Crete to Athens
Ferries from
Crete to Athens
Ferries from Crete to Athens are available with 3 operators. There are 5 ferry routes. Ferries from Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) and Chania to Athens (Piraeus) are popular ferry trips from Crete to Athens. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Crete to Athens sail approximately 37 times per week and are provided by Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
Crete to Athens ferry time ranges between 5 hours 50 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Athens is in 5 hours 50 minutes on the Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with SeaJets.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Crete to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
The distance between Crete and Athens is 172.7 miles (277.9km) and 150.1 nautical miles.
Crete to Athens ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferry sails approximately 26 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 15 minutes.
Chania to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 9 hours 15 minutes.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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Crete is the largest island in Greece situated in the southern Aegean Sea, boasting a wealth of gorgeous harbours, beaches and hilltop towns. Not only is the natural landscape filled with stunning backdrops, the wonderfully unique culture, cuisine and history are inescapable too. You’ll come across awe-inspiring palaces, Renaissance buildings and picturesque Venetian ruins. Or you may spot some locals performing Cretan dances and playing music using stringed instruments called lyres and laoutos, offering a Greek island experience like no other. Crete has a number of excellent ferry ports along its north coast, and, thanks to its location in the southern Aegean, offers numerous routes to the other Greek islands and Athens to the north. This makes Crete an excellent departure point for exploring both the country’s mainland and many beautiful islands.
