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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens Airport Station to Crete

Composite routes from Athens Airport Station to Crete

Cheapest
14 h 34 min
Car
464 km.
from $25

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$292.97

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$292.97

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

Train operators

OASA

Phone:
+30 210 8202900
Email:
oasa@oasa.gr
Website:
oasa.gr/
Train from Athens Airport to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.20

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$267.49

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
info@fastferries.com.gr
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$152.85
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
booking@goldenstarferries.gr
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
customer@minoan.gr
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
info@anek.gr
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
info@ktelherlas.gr
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$15.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens Airport Station to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens Airport Station to Crete is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens Airport Station and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens Airport Station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Αερολιμενασ Αθηνων(Τερμα) and arriving at Heraklion via Port of Piraeus and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Athens Airport Station to Crete?

The distance between Athens Airport Station and Crete is 311 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens Airport Station to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Athens Airport Station to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens Airport Station to Crete bus from?

Athens Airport Station to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

How long is the flight from Athens Airport Station to Crete?

The quickest flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Athens Airport Station to Crete bus arrive?

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

Which airlines fly from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Olympic Air offers flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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