The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Adamantas
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Adamantas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crete (Island) to Adamantas will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Adamantas every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 22 Jul the direct ferries cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 h 25 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.
19:004h25Crete (Island)23:25Adamantas£421One-way0 changes
18:004h20Crete (Island)22:20Adamantas£421One-way0 changes
18:004h20Crete (Island)22:20Adamantas£421One-way0 changes
19:004h25Crete (Island)23:25Adamantas£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Crete (Island) to Adamantas
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Crete (Island) to Adamantas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 91 nautical miles (169 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £186 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Crete (Island) to Adamantas Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 23:25 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Crete (Island) to Adamantas ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Adamantas ferries for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:00 Crete (Island) | 4h25 | 23:25 Adamantas | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Adamantas
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Adamantas run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:20, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 91 nautical miles (169 km) distance in 4h 10m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Crete (Island) to Adamantas are available to foot passengers.

Distance 91 nautical miles (169 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 4h 10m |
First ferry 1:20 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Ferry operators: Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Crete (Island) to AdamantasYou can travel by ferry between Crete (Island) to Adamantas with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Crete (Island) to Adamantas ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Adamantas 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 Adamantas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Crete (Island) and Adamantas
Most Crete (Island) to Adamantas ferries use the Heraklion Port to Port of Milos port pair. Use this guide to compare Crete (Island) and Adamantas ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Crete (Island) port do ferries to Adamantas leave from?
Getting to Heraklion Port from Crete city centre
Heraklion Port is 32 km from Crete city centre. Public transport options include:
Heraklion Port port facilities and services
Heraklion Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kouzina EPE (0.3km), Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km), Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heraklion Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heraklion Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heraklion Port.
Getting to Port of Souda (Chania) from Crete city centre
Getting to Port of Rethymno from Crete city centre
Port of Rethymno is 33 km from Crete city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Rethymno port facilities and services
Port of Rethymno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Prima Plora (0.7km), Alana Restaurant (0.9km), Avli (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Rethymno.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Rethymno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Rethymno.
