Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete)
13h 30m to 15h · from €46.00 · 1 operator
Piraeus to Sitia at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. Departures in that window are at 17:00. The crossing takes between 13h 30m and 15h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €46.00. There are sailings on Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €46.00 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Piraeus to Sitia Route Map
Blue Star Ferries work Piraeus to Sitia with the Blue Star Chios, and it is an overnight passage of somewhere between thirteen and fifteen hours depending on the calls made along the way. The route runs down through the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, so it is a long haul best taken as a night sailing with a cabin booked. Deck seating is available, but on a crossing this length a berth is money well spent.
Sitia sits on the northeast coast of Crete and is noticeably more relaxed than Heraklion or Chania, with a traditional Cretan-town feel and a Venetian fortress, the Kazarma, looking down over the waterfront. It is the gateway to eastern Crete, with the Vai palm beach, the Minoan site at Zakros and a string of quiet beaches within driving distance. The town has its own small airport as well, which is handy for one-way trips.
Departures are limited, a couple a week rather than daily, so this route rewards planning. Current sailings and fares appear in the table below, with prices starting around forty-six euros. The same service typically links Sitia with Rhodes, Karpathos and Kasos, making it part of a useful chain across the southern Aegean.
Piraeus to Sitia Ferry Fares
Tickets from €46.00.
Weekly Piraeus to Sitia Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 17:00 | 08:00 | 15h | 2026-08-21 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 17:00 | 06:30 | 13h 30m | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Sitia?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car in Piraeus?
Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Sitia between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 17:00 | 06:30 | 13h 30m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 17:00 | 08:00 | 15h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 17:00 | 06:30 | 13h 30m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 17:00 | 08:00 | 15h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Piraeus to Sitia?
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Piraeus to Sitia today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 August 2026, at 17:00. Departures fall on Wednesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Piraeus to Sitia this week?
2 sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Piraeus to Sitia?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) leave at 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Sitia?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) takes 13h 30m and the slowest 15h.
How much does the Piraeus to Sitia ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) ferry start from €46.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Piraeus to Sitia route?
The Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Piraeus to Sitia ferry
- Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
- Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
- Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
- There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
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