The cheapest and fastest ferries from Nafplion to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Nafplion to Crete (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nafplion to Crete (Island) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Nafplion for Crete (Island) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, 08 Nov the direct ferries cover the 314 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 50 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.






Live departures
Nafplion to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Nafplion to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 Nafplion | 10h40 | 22:40 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Nafplion | 9h15 | 03:15 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Nafplion | 8h45 | 14:45 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Nafplion to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Nafplion to Crete (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 169 nautical miles (314 km) distance in 6h 35m. There are 28 sailings per week. Ferries from Nafplion to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 169 nautical miles (314 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 28 |
Fastest ferry 6h 35m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Nafplion to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Nafplion to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Nafplion to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nafplion to Crete (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 Crete (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Nafplion and Crete (Island)
- 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
- 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
- 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
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