Rethymno – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Rethymno – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
The Rethymno Crete (Heraklion) ferry is operated by
Ferries from Rethymno to Crete (Heraklion) typically depart from Rethymno at around 08:00. The average sailing time of a Crete (Heraklion) Rethymno ferry is approximately 9h 54m.
Ferry prices for Rethymno Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically range between €180* and €292*. The average price is around €247*. The cheapest ferry prices from Rethymno to Crete (Heraklion) start from €129*. The average price for a foot passenger is €247*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Rethymno to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 45.7 miles (73.5km), or 39.7 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Rethymno and Crete (Heraklion)
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Rethymno to Crete (Heraklion) with SeaJets.
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| Rethymno - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 315 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 54m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 9h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Distance | 39 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-07-02.
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.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
