The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Spárta
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Spárta 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 Spárta will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Spárta every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 24 Mar the direct ferries cover the 343 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 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.


Crete (Island) to Spárta Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 10:40 | Duration 16h55 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:25 | Arrival Time 10:40 | Duration 13h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:55 | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Crete (Island) to Spárta ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Spárta ferries for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:00 Crete (Island) | 9h15 | 04:15 Spárta | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Spárta
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Spárta run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. 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 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 185 nautical miles (343 km) distance in 9h 15m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Crete (Island) to Spárta are available to foot passengers.


Distance 185 nautical miles (343 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 9h 15m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast from Crete (Island) to SpártaYou can travel by ferry between Crete (Island) to Spárta with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Crete (Island) to Spárta ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Spárta 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 Spárta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Crete (Island) and Spárta
- 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
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Inodion (0.3km)
- Mitsakakis (0.4km)
- Ziafeti (0.5km)
- Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
- Free
- Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
- 08:00-20:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
- Free WiFi
- Pixida (0.3km)
- The Cellar Tavern (0.4km)
- Aretousa (0.5km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus Line 96, Kissamos Stop
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