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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Rethymno
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Rethymno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Rethymno will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Rethymno every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 299 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Rethymno
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Rethymno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 161 nautical miles (299 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
9h 35m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Rethymno ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Rethymno ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 Athens | 8h45 | 14:45 Rethymno | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:30 Athens | 9h15 | 15:45 Rethymno | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Athens | 9h15 | 03:15 Rethymno | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Rethymno
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Ferries from Athens to Rethymno run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 161 nautical miles (299 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Rethymno are available to foot passengers.
Distance 161 nautical miles (299 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Fast Ferries from Athens to RethymnoYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Rethymno with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Fast Ferries for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Rethymno ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Rethymno by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rethymno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Rethymno
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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