The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno
Cheapest price
100S$
Average price
100S$
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno will cost around 100S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only 100S$.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Rethymno every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, 14 Jun the direct ferries cover the 145 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 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.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 13:45 PM1h35Athinios Port5:20 PMHeraklion Port100 S$1One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 13:45 PM1h35Athinios Port5:20 PMHeraklion Port100 S$1One-way0 changes
Santorini (Island) to Rethymno Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Rethymno ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Rethymno ferries for tomorrow, Sunday, 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 3:45 PM Athinios Port | 1h35 | 5:20 PM Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at 15S$ if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 78 nautical miles (145 km) distance in 1h 40m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno are available to foot passengers.



Distance 78 nautical miles (145 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price 15S$ |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 12:20 AM |
Last ferry 11:50 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries from Santorini (Island) to RethymnoYou can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Rethymno with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries for as low as 15S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Santorini (Island) to Rethymno ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Rethymno 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 Rethymno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Island) and Rethymno
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
