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Athens to Crete

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14 h 9 min
433 km.
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By car (433 km)
14 h 9 min
433 km.
from $23
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Rideshare
14 h 9 min
433 km.
from $16.47

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$52.22–$331.18

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$445.82

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.53–$136.32

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $33.70 - $48.91 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Crete. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Heraklion via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Heraklion Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Athens to Crete?

The distance between Athens and Crete is 344 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Crete?

Book your Athens to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Athens to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $33.70 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Crete?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Athens to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Crete bus from?

Athens to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Crete bus arrive?

Athens to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 897+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $62.09 per night.
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