The cheapest and fastest ferries from Spárta to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Spárta 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 Spárta to Crete (Island) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Spárta for Crete (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 09 Feb the direct ferries cover the 343 km distance in an average of 9 h 23 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 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.




Spárta to Crete (Island) 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 Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Spárta to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Spárta to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FESTOS PALACE | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 04:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
ASTERION II | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 04:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
ELYROS | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 05:00 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Spárta to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Spárta to Crete (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. 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 01:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 185 nautical miles (343 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 26 sailings per week. Ferries from Spárta to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 185 nautical miles (343 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 26 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 01:15 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Anek - Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets from Spárta to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Spárta to Crete (Island) with Anek - Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Spárta to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Spárta 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 Spárta 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
- 08:00-20:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
- Free WiFi
- Pixida (0.3km)
- The Cellar Tavern (0.4km)
- Aretousa (0.5km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus Line 96, Kissamos Stop
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