The cheapest and fastest ferries from Souda to Athens
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Souda to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Souda to Athens will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Souda for Athens on Tue, Jun 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct ferries cover the 280 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 40 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.
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h40Heraklion Port6:40 AMPort of Piraeus€331One-way0 transfers
FESTOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus€331One-way0 transfers
KISSAMOS9:00 PM9h20Port of Souda6:20 AMPort of Piraeus€421One-way0 transfers
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 18:00 AM7h25Heraklion Port3:25 PMPort of Piraeus€901One-way0 transfers
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 18:00 AM7h25Heraklion Port3:25 PMPort of Piraeus€901One-way0 transfers
KISSAMOS9:00 PM9h20Port of Souda6:20 AMPort of Piraeus€421One-way0 transfers
FESTOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Heraklion Port6:30 AMPort of Piraeus€331One-way0 transfers
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h40Heraklion Port6:40 AMPort of Piraeus€331One-way0 transfers
Souda to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Live departures
Souda to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Souda to Athens ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 8:00 AM Heraklion Port | 7h25 | 3:25 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
KISSAMOS | 9:00 PM Port of Souda | 9h20 | 6:20 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
ASTERION II | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h40 | 6:40 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Souda to Athens
Ferries from Souda to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 151 nautical miles (280 km) distance in 8h 31m. There are 15 sailings per week. Ferries from Souda to Athens are available to foot passengers.




Distance 151 nautical miles (280 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 15 |
Fastest ferry 8h 31m |
First ferry 4:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast from Souda to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Souda to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
FAQs: Ferry from Souda to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Souda to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Souda to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
