Ferries from
Crete to Ionian Islands
Ferries from
Crete to Ionian Islands
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Kissamos to Kythira and Kissamos to Kythira are popular ferry trips from Crete to Ionian Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Crete to Ionian Islands sail approximately 6 times per week and are available with SeaJets.
The ferry from Crete to Ionian Islands takes between 1 hour 45 minutes and 5 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Ionian Islands is on the Kissamos to Antikythira ferry with SeaJets in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Crete to Ionian Islands with SeaJets.
There are approximately 33 miles (54km) and 29 nautical miles between Crete and Ionian Islands.
The price of a ferry from Crete to Ionian Islands can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Kissamos to Kythira ferry ferry sails approximately 3 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Kissamos to Kythira ferry ferries sail about 3 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 45 minutes.
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Crete is the largest island in Greece situated in the southern Aegean Sea, boasting a wealth of gorgeous harbours, beaches and hilltop towns. Not only is the natural landscape filled with stunning backdrops, the wonderfully unique culture, cuisine and history are inescapable too. You’ll come across awe-inspiring palaces, Renaissance buildings and picturesque Venetian ruins. Or you may spot some locals performing Cretan dances and playing music using stringed instruments called lyres and laoutos, offering a Greek island experience like no other. Crete has a number of excellent ferry ports along its north coast, and, thanks to its location in the southern Aegean, offers numerous routes to the other Greek islands and Athens to the north. This makes Crete an excellent departure point for exploring both the country’s mainland and many beautiful islands.
The Ionians comprise seven Greek islands named Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxi and Kythira scattered along the mainland’s west and south coasts. With each island offering a distinct character, they’re a fantastic holiday destination for any kind of traveller. Some boast stunning Parisian-style architecture and blossoming food scenes, whilst others claim some of the country’s finest beaches and tallest mountains. The Ionian Islands offer excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities too, as plenty of colourful fish and sea turtles can be seen beneath the turquoise waves. Also, superb museums and stunning palaces await inland, where you can learn all about the islands’ fascinating cultural history, so there’s plenty to see and do. There is no shortage of sailing options from the Ionians as there are numerous routes available to both international and domestic destinations. With a wide range of ferry companies to choose from, it couldn’t be easier to sail from these beautiful Greek islands.
