Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Rethymno – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
SeaJets provides the ferry from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus). Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between £100 and £353, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferries typically depart at 08:00.
The Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 50 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between £100* and £353*. The average price is typically £196*. The cheapest Rethymno Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from £100*. The average price for a foot passenger is £133*. The average price for a car is £353*.
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 Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 172.7 miles (277.9km) or 150 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Rethymno and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Rethymno to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Rethymno - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Crete | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £196 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 50 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Distance | 150 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
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.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
