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392 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Crete to Athens

Composite routes from Crete to Athens

Cheapest
12 h 59 min
Car
392 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
Volotea
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Olympic Air
Website
Sky Express
Website
Ryanair
Website
1h 9m
Monday
$42.03–$343.92
Volotea
Website
55 min
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$59.87–$229.28
Aegean Airlines
Website
50 min
Every day
$70.06–$216.54
Olympic Air
Website
1h 10m
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$63.69–$292.97
Sky Express
Website
50 min
Every day
$59.87–$216.54
Other operators
Found: 6
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
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Blue Star Ferries
Website
Minoan Lines
Website
Hellenic Seaways
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ANEK Lines
Website
Seajets
Website
8h 15m
Once daily
$101.90–$280.23
+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 5m
Twice a week
$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]
Call Contact via email
Hellenic Seaways
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$53.50–$152.85
+30 210 89 19 800
+30 210 89 19 800
[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]
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Bus operators
Found: 1
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
2h 45m
Hourly
$12.74–$19.11
2821 091288
2821 091288
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Athens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Athens. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Crete to Athens?

The distance between Crete and Athens is 344 km.

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

Book your Crete to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs $42.39 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Crete to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Athens bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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