The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Souda
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Souda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Souda will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Piraeus for Souda every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, 07 Nov the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 40 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 Piraeus to Souda
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Souda 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 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (277 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
9h 57m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Piraeus to Souda Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Piraeus to Souda ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piraeus to Souda ferries for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NISSOS RODOS | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 04:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 04:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
ARIADNE | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 05:00 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 06:30 Piraeus | 9h15 | 15:45 Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Souda
Ferries from Piraeus to Souda run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. 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 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (277 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 14 sailings per week. Ferries from Piraeus to Souda are available to foot passengers.



Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 14 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 00:45 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Piraeus to SoudaYou can travel by ferry between Piraeus to Souda with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Piraeus to Souda ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piraeus to Souda 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 Souda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Souda, located 0.5 miles (841 m) away from the city centre.
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