Ferry from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus)
13h 40m to 14h 50m · from €59.00 · 1 operator
Sitia to Piraeus at a glance
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 2 times over the next 6 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 19:10 and the latest is 23:50. The crossing takes between 13h 40m and 14h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €59.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €59.00 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Sitia to Piraeus through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 8 | 8 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 10 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 10 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Sitia to Piraeus Route Map
Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Chios runs from Sitia to Piraeus in around twelve and a half to fourteen hours, depending on the routeing and the calls made on the way. Fares start around €59. It is a long conventional crossing on a full-size ship with cabins, restaurants and vehicle decks, and most people treat it as an overnight passage.
Piraeus is the main port of Athens and one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe, spread across numbered gates from E1 to E12. The metro terminus at Piraeus station connects straight into central Athens, and buses to the airport leave from outside the port. It is worth confirming which gate you arrive at, as walking between the far ends of the harbour takes a good while.
Sailings run a couple of times a week rather than nightly, since this is the tail end of the long Dodecanese line rather than a dedicated Crete service. The current timetable and fares are shown below. The nightly Heraklio to Piraeus ferries are the more frequent alternative if the dates do not work.
Sitia to Piraeus Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €59.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €59.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
Weekly Sitia to Piraeus 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 | 19:10 | 10:00 | 14h 50m | €59.00 | 2026-10-25 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 23:50 | 13:30 | 13h 40m | €59.00 | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
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.
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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sitia to Piraeus between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 19:10 | 10:00 | 14h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 23:50 | 13:30 | 13h 40m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sitia to Piraeus?
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 2 times over the next 6 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Sitia to Piraeus today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 October 2026, at 19:10. Departures fall on Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Sitia to Piraeus this week?
2 sailings from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Sitia to Piraeus?
Scheduled departures from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) leave at 19:10 and 23:50.
How long is the ferry from Sitia to Piraeus?
The fastest crossing from Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) takes 13h 40m and the slowest 14h 50m.
How much does the Sitia to Piraeus ferry cost?
Published fares for the Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) ferry start from €59.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Sitia to Piraeus route?
The Sitia (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Sitia to Piraeus ferry
- Disembarkation announcements are made in Greek and English on most vessels; listen for your port name as the ferry approaches.
- Summer schedules are published by most operators in late March or April; check them as soon as they appear if you are planning a July or August trip.
- Ferries from Piraeus depart from the main port of Athens, giving easy access to the Acropolis, the world-class Acropolis Museum, and the ancient Agora. The historic Plaka neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis hill, with its neoclassical lanes, Roman ruins, and traditional tavernas, is the most atmospheric place to spend time before or after your crossing.
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