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Ferries from Athens to Crete sail approximately 29 times per week and are provided by Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
How long is the ferry from Athens to Crete?
Athens to Crete ferry time ranges between 8 hours and 13 hours 24 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
What is the fastest ferry to Crete from Athens?
The fastest ferry to Crete from Athens is with Blue Star Ferries on the Piraeus Chania ferry in approximately 8 hours .
Is there a car ferry from Athens to Crete?
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Athens to Crete with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
How far is Crete from Athens?
The distance between Athens and Crete is 155.6 miles (250.4km) and 135.2 nautical miles.
How much does a ferry cost from Athens to Crete?
Athens to Crete ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
Ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion
The Piraeus to Heraklion ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 19 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 25 minutes.
Ferry from Piraeus to Chania
Ferries from Piraeus to Chania sail about 1 times daily and up to 8 times weekly with a sailing time of 8 hours 42 minutes.
Athens to Crete Ferry Offers and Discounts
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.
How to book ferry tickets from Athens to Crete
Book and compare Athens Crete ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.