The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island)
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) 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 Milos (Island) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Milos (Island) 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 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 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 40 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.
19:004h40Crete (Island)23:40Milos (Island)£391One-way0 changes
18:004h20Crete (Island)22:20Milos (Island)£421One-way0 changes
18:004h20Crete (Island)22:20Milos (Island)£421One-way0 changes
19:004h40Crete (Island)23:40Milos (Island)£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Crete (Island) to Milos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 88 nautical miles (163 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 02:10 | Duration 4h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 13:50 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 23:25 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 22:25 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 02:10 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat |
Live departures
Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KISSAMOS | 21:30 Port of Souda | 4h40 | 2:10 Port of Milos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), but also compare tickets for the likes of Seajets, Blue Star Ferries or Anek - Superfast to find the best option for your trip from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) with all available travel options, which are ferry and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island).
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island)
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:20, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 88 nautical miles (163 km) distance in 4h 10m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) are available to foot passengers.




Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 4h 10m |
First ferry 1:20 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
FAQs: Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) 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 Milos (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Crete (Island) and Milos (Island)
Most Crete (Island) to Milos (Island) ferries use the Heraklion Port to Port of Milos port pair. Use this guide to compare Crete (Island) and Milos (Island) ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Crete (Island) port do ferries to Milos (Island) 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.
Which Milos (Island) port do ferries from Crete (Island) arrive at?
Getting to Port of Milos from Milos city centre
Port of Milos is 1 km from Milos city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Milos port facilities and services
Port of Milos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: O Hamos (0.6km), Mikros Apoplous (0.7km), Navagio (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 Milos.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Milos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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