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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Piraeus to Crete

Cheapest
14 h 6 min
Car
381 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

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:
$63.69–$292.97

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:
$63.69–$292.97

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

Train operators

OASA

Phone:
+30 210 8202900
Email:
Website:
oasa.gr/
Train from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.20

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:
$101.90–$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:
$49.68–$458.56

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:
$53.50–$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:
$59.98–$139.68

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:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Crete is to subway and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus 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 Piraeus 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 Piraeus to Crete?

The distance between Piraeus and Crete is 358 km.

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

Book your Piraeus to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Piraeus to Crete without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 6h 56m and costs $163.04 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Piraeus to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Crete bus from?

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

Where does the Piraeus to Crete bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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