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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens Airport to Crete

Composite routes from Athens Airport to Crete

Cheapest
13 h 28 min
Car
420 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
Volotea
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Olympic Air
Website
Sky Express
Website
Ryanair
Website
55 min
Monday
$42.03–$343.92
Volotea
Website
1h
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$59.87–$229.28
Aegean Airlines
Website
51 min
Every day
$59.87–$216.54
Olympic Air
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
$63.69–$292.97
Sky Express
Website
50 min
Every day
$59.87–$216.54
Train operators
Found: 1
OASA
Website
OASA
Website
58 min
Hourly
$11.20
+30 210 8202900
+30 210 8202900
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 6
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
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Golden Star Ferries
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Blue Star Ferries
Website
Minoan Lines
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ANEK Lines
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Seajets
Website
1h 55m
Once daily
$82.80–$140.12
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Fast Ferries
Website
2h 15m
3 times a week
$39.49–$152.85
+30 210 4284000
+30 210 4284000
[email protected]
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Golden Star Ferries
Website
5h 20m
Once daily
+30 212 222 4000
+30 212 222 4000
[email protected]
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Blue Star Ferries
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$53.50–$127.38
+302108919800
+302108919800
[email protected]
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Minoan Lines
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$59.98–$139.68
+30 2810 399800
+30 2810 399800
[email protected]
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ANEK Lines
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$63.69–$242.02
+30 21 0419 7400
+30 21 0419 7400
[email protected]
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Bus operators
Found: 2
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
7h 28m
Twice a week
$26.75–$36.94
2821 091288
2821 091288
[email protected]
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KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$8.92–$15.29
+30 2810 24 50 20
+30 2810 24 50 20
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens Airport (ATH) and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete. However, there are services departing from Αερολιμενασ Αθηνων(Τερμα) and arriving at Heraklion via Port of Piraeus and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete?

The distance between Athens Airport (ATH) and Crete is 311 km.

How do I travel from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete bus from?

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

How long is the flight from Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete?

The quickest flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Athens Airport (ATH) to Crete bus arrive?

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

Which airlines fly from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Olympic Air offers flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

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