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
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.
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.
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)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
10h 3m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:45 Port of Piraeus | 9h25 | 15:10 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:15 Port of Piraeus | 7h50 | 14:05 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 15:45 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Port of Piraeus | 8h00 | 15:00 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:45 Port of Piraeus | 5h45 | 17:30 Port of Rethymno | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 03:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 03:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 8h30 | 03:30 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 |
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.
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