Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferry to Crete
Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferry to Crete
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno.SeaJets provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno. Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries take around 5 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $327.53 and $1,299.94, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno.
Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries depart at around 14:45.
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno sail in around 5 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno typically range between $327.53* and $1,299.94*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry is $803.35*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry prices start from $327.53*. The average price for a foot passenger is $304.69*. The average price for a car is $901.95*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno is approximately 173 miles (278km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Rethymno Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Athens | |
| Destination | Crete | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $803 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Distance | 150 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
