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12 h 59 min
392 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Athens to Crete

Composite routes from Central Athens to Crete

Cheapest
12 h 59 min
Car
392 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

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
Other operators
Found: 5
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
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Blue Star Ferries
Website
Minoan Lines
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ANEK Lines
Website
Seajets
Website
5h 45m
5 times a week
$101.90–$267.49
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Fast Ferries
Website
9h 30m
3 times a week
$49.68–$458.56
+30 210 4284000
+30 210 4284000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Blue Star Ferries
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$53.50–$127.38
+302108919800
+302108919800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Minoan Lines
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$59.98–$139.68
+30 2810 399800
+30 2810 399800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ANEK Lines
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$63.69–$242.02
+30 21 0419 7400
+30 21 0419 7400
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
7h 28m
Twice a week
$26.75–$36.94
2821 091288
2821 091288
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Athens to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Central Athens and Crete?

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

How far is it from Central Athens to Crete?

The distance between Central Athens and Crete is 343 km.

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

The best way to get from Central Athens to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h and costs $36.96 - $52.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Central Athens to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Athens to Crete bus from?

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

Where does the Central Athens to Crete bus arrive?

Central Athens 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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