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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Crete

Showing times and prices for 14 Jul

Cheapest price

£85

Average price

£138

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 37 m

Ferries per day

6

Distance

318 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Crete 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 will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £85.

Fast ferries

Of the 6 ferries that leave Piraeus for Crete every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, 14 Jul the direct ferries cover the 318 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .

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.

Blue Star FerriesNISSOS RODOS
21:009h15
Port of Piraeus
06:15Heraklion Port
£851One-way
0 changes
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)KNOSSOS PALACE
21:009h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30Heraklion Port
£921One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesELYROS
10:008h00
Port of Piraeus
18:00Port of Souda
£1091One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesKISSAMOS
22:008h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30Port of Souda
£1091One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesHIGHSPEED 4
08:309h30
Port of Piraeus
18:00Heraklion Port
£1871One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Crete

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Crete 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 £37.

Distance: 171 nautical miles (318 km)

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Flight

£35

Average Price

Cheapest

£68

Average Price

10h 3m

Average total duration

9h 3m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

Onboard

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3h 0m

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Blue Star Ferries

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Piraeus to Crete Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
22:00
Arrival Time
06:30
Duration
8h30
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
09:45
Arrival Time
17:05
Duration
7h20
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
09:15
Arrival Time
17:05
Duration
7h50
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
21:00
Arrival Time
06:30
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00
Arrival Time
17:45
Duration
8h45
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:45
Arrival Time
18:10
Duration
9h25
Sailing Days
Tue, Fri, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
21:00
Arrival Time
06:15
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:00
Arrival Time
18:00
Duration
8h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:30
Arrival Time
18:00
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Thu, Sat
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:30
Arrival Time
18:45
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Sun
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
13:15
Arrival Time
23:50
Duration
10h35
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
17:00
Arrival Time
04:20
Duration
11h20
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
14:45
Arrival Time
20:30
Duration
5h45
Sailing Days
Fri, Sun

Live departures

Piraeus to Crete ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Sunday 13 July
Last updated at 05:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesHIGHSPEED 305:45 Port of Piraeus
9h25
15:10 Heraklion Port0 changesdirect
seajetsWORLDCHAMPION JET06:15 Port of Piraeus
7h50
14:05 Heraklion Port0 changesdirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticKNOSSOS PALACE06:30 Port of Piraeus
9h15
15:45 Heraklion Port0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesELYROS07:00 Port of Piraeus
8h00
15:00 Port of Souda0 changesdirect
seajetsPOWER JET11:45 Port of Piraeus
5h45
17:30 Port of Rethymno0 changesdirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticFESTOS PALACE18:00 Port of Piraeus
9h30
03:30 Heraklion Port0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesASTERION II18:00 Port of Piraeus
9h15
03:15 Heraklion Port0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesKISSAMOS19:00 Port of Piraeus
8h30
03:30 Port of Souda0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Crete

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Ferries from Piraeus to Crete run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Fast Ferries
Distance
171 nautical miles (318 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Ferries per day
5
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
30
Fastest ferry
8h 15m
First ferry
00:15
Last ferry
23:45
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Seajets Piraeus to Crete (Island)

You can travel by ferry between Piraeus and Crete (Island) with Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) and Seajets for as low as £21. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Anek - Superfast, a prominent ferry provider from Greece, was founded in 2011 as a joint venture between Anek Lines and Superfast Ferries. Their fleet includes modern vessels such as the Superfast XI and Anek's Hellenic Spirit, offering a range of classes from economy to luxurious cabins. Onboard amenities include restaurants, bars, shops, and even swimming pools, ensuring a comfortable journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including options for cars, cabins, and other vehicles. Anek - Superfast is renowned for its top routes, including the popular Patras to Ancona, Igoumenitsa to Bari, and Piraeus to Heraklion routes, connecting Greece with Italy and the Greek islands. These routes are favoured for their efficiency and the high-quality service provided onboard.

Ferry information from Piraeus to Crete (Island) with Anek - Superfast:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £34
  • Anek - Superfast frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Piraeus to Crete ferries

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Important Stations and Airports in Piraeus and Crete

Piraeus
Crete
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Epar.Od. Sitias-Palekastrou, Exit Sitia Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Inodion (0.3km)
  • Mitsakakis (0.4km)
  • Ziafeti (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Sitia
  • Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
32 km
carConnection
Car connection
E75, Exit towards Heraklion Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
  • Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
  • Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Heraklion Port
  • Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00-20:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
E65, Exit Kissamos
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Pixida (0.3km)
  • The Cellar Tavern (0.4km)
  • Aretousa (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Kavonisi-Kissamos
  • Bus Line 96, Kissamos Stop

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