Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferry to Crete
Athens (Piraeus) – Rethymno
Ferry to Crete
SeaJets provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno. Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries cost between £144 and £571, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries.
Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferries typically depart at 14:45.
The Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry trip can take around 5 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry prices typically range between £144* and £571*. The average price is typically £353*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Rethymno ferry prices start from £144*. The average price for a foot passenger is £134*. The average price for a car is £396*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Rethymno is approximately 172.7 miles (277.9km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Rethymno.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 | £353 | |
| 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.
Located between the popular regions of Heraklion and Chania is the beautiful historic town of Rethymno, the third largest town on the island of Crete in Greece.
Rethymno is a place of outstanding natural wealth and a variation of landscapes, with flourishing valleys, harsh mountains and rocky shores following long sandy beaches. The east side of the region is mostly mountainous while the northern and southern coasts are dotted with fabulous beaches which are pretty popular in summer.
The city of Rethymno is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Greece, with Venetian fortification works, orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, grand Venetian mansions, arches and cobbled streets all together, creating this wondrous traditional atmosphere.
The Venetian port is probably one of the most popular spots of the Town. This small port was of great strategic importance during the Venetian period and has undergone numerous constructions since 1300. Nowadays, the port is lined up by cafes and delicious restaurants where you can enjoy the secrets of the Cretan cuisine.
