The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Plaka
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Plaka 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 Plaka will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Plaka every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 20 Jun the direct ferries cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 25 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)23:25Plaka£381One-way0 changes
19:004h25Crete (Island)23:25Plaka£381One-way0 changes
Crete (Island) to Plaka 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 Sun |
Live departures
Crete (Island) to Plaka ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Plaka ferries for today, Monday 15 June. 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 Plaka | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Plaka
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Plaka run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 92 nautical miles (171 km) distance in 4h 20m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 4h 20m |
First ferry 1:20 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Crete (Island) to Plaka ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Plaka 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 Plaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Crete (Island) and Plaka
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
- Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
- Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
- Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Prima Plora (0.7km)
- Alana Restaurant (0.9km)
- Avli (0.9km)
- Main companies are Rethymno Taxi and Crete Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Rethymno Port Stop
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