The cheapest and fastest ferries from Naxos to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Naxos 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 Naxos to Crete (Island) will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £92.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Naxos for Crete (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, 12 Nov the direct ferries cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Naxos to Crete (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naxos to Crete (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £87, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 115 nautical miles (213 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £181 Average Price |
10h 21m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Naxos to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Naxos to Crete (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Naxos | 4h30 | 15:00 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 Naxos | 2h55 | 14:05 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Naxos to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Naxos to Crete (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 14:25. The fastest ferry covers the 115 nautical miles (213 km) distance in 2h 55m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Naxos to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 115 nautical miles (213 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 2h 55m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 14:25 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Anek - Superfast, Blue Star Ferries from Naxos to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Naxos to Crete (Island) with Seajets, Anek - Superfast, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
Anek - Superfast
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Naxos to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naxos 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 Naxos 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
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