The cheapest and fastest ferries from Souda to Athens
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 35 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Souda to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Souda to Athens will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Souda for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 25 Jul the direct ferries cover the 280 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 55 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.
19:009h15Souda4:15Athens£331One-way0 changes
18:009h55Souda3:55Athens£371One-way0 changes
19:009h15Souda4:15Athens£331One-way0 changes
18:009h55Souda3:55Athens£371One-way0 changes
Souda to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:15 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:59 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h31 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Souda to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Souda to Athens ferries for today, Friday 24 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Souda | 9h15 | 3:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Souda | 9h15 | 4:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Souda to Athens by ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Souda to Athens
Ferries from Souda to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 151 nautical miles (280 km) distance in 8h 31m. There are 15 sailings per week. Ferries from Souda to Athens are available to foot passengers.




Distance 151 nautical miles (280 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 15 |
Fastest ferry 8h 31m |
First ferry 4:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast from Souda to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Souda to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
FAQs: Souda to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Souda to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Souda and Athens
Most Souda to Athens ferries use the Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus port pair. Use this guide to compare Souda and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
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Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
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