The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rafina to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rafina 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 Rafina to Crete (Island) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Rafina 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 Mon 29 Jun the direct ferries cover the 317 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 50 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.
18:009h50Rafina3:50Crete (Island)£331One-way0 changes
18:009h50Rafina3:50Crete (Island)£331One-way0 changes
Rafina to Crete (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Rafina to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rafina to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Saturday 27 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Rafina | 9h50 | 3:50 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Rafina to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Rafina to Crete (Island) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 6 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 171 nautical miles (317 km) distance in 9h 50m. There are 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Rafina to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 171 nautical miles (317 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
Fastest ferry 9h 50m |
First ferry 7:30 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Anek - Superfast from Rafina to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Rafina to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Anek - Superfast for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Seajets
Anek - Superfast
FAQs: Rafina to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rafina 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.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Rafina and Crete (Island)
- 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
- 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
