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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Plaka to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Plaka 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 Plaka to Crete (Island) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £49.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Plaka for Crete (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, 05 Nov the direct ferries cover the 171 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 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 flight and ferry for Plaka to Crete (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Plaka to Crete (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £160.
Distance: 92 nautical miles (171 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £190 Average Price |
12h 55m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Plaka to Crete (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:55 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 4h05 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 01:20 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Live departures
Plaka to Crete (Island) ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 Plaka | 5h00 | 15:45 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Plaka to Crete (Island)
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Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 01:20 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast from Plaka to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Plaka to Crete (Island) with Anek - Superfast for as low as £49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Anek - Superfast
FAQs: Plaka to Crete (Island) ferries
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Important Stations and Airports in Plaka 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- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Prima Plora (0.7km)
- Alana Restaurant (0.9km)
- Avli (0.9km)
- Main companies are Rethymno Taxi and Crete Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Rethymno Port Stop
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