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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus 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 Piraeus to Crete (Island) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Piraeus 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 Fri 26 Dec the direct ferries cover the 318 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 .
The slowest ferries will take 9 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.
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Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Crete (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Crete (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 171 nautical miles (318 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Piraeus to Crete (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 10h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 18:20 | Duration 11h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Piraeus to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piraeus to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:00 Piraeus | 11h05 | 18:05 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:15 Piraeus | 10h35 | 20:50 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Piraeus | 9h15 | 03:15 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Crete (Island)
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Ferries from Piraeus to Crete (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. 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 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 171 nautical miles (318 km) distance in 5h 45m. There are 31 sailings per week. Ferries from Piraeus to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.
Distance 171 nautical miles (318 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 5h 45m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Fast Ferries from Piraeus to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Piraeus to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Fast Ferries for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Piraeus to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piraeus 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Piraeus and Crete (Island)
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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