What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Máleme?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Máleme is to car ferry which costs €26 - €29 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Máleme?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Máleme is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €150.

How far is it from Athens to Máleme?

The distance between Athens and Máleme is 331 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Máleme without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Máleme without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 29m and costs €21 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Máleme?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Athens to Máleme, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Máleme?

There are 3562+ hotels available in Máleme.

Athens to Máleme - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Máleme by plane, busferry, ferry, shuttle, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)ATH - CHQ
3h 52m
€54–149
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
9h 29m
€21–31
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to ChaniaAsf / ...
10h 19m
€43–56
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)ATH - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Maleme
5h 12m
Car ferry via Port of Souda
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Souda
10h 34m
€36–130
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kissamos
12h 52m
€26–29

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

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53 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.4 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Máleme, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a vehicle from Port of Piraeus to Chania twice a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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