The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Sitia
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Sitia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crete (Island) to Sitia will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Sitia on Thu, Dec 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct ferries cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Crete (Island) to Sitia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Crete (Island) to Sitia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a ferry costs an average of €69.
Distance: 63 nautical miles (117 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€69 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Crete (Island) to Sitia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Sitia ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Crete (Island) | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Sitia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Sitia
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Sitia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €69 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest ferry covers the 63 nautical miles (117 km) distance in 2h 30m. Ferries from Crete (Island) to Sitia are available to foot passengers.

Distance 63 nautical miles (117 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 2h 30m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Crete (Island) to SitiaYou can travel by ferry between Crete (Island) to Sitia with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Sitia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Sitia by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sitia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Crete (Island) to Sitia
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
- Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
- Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
- Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Inodion (0.3km)
- Mitsakakis (0.4km)
- Ziafeti (0.5km)
- Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
- Free
- Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
