What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Chania?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Chania is to train and drive and bus and ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 23h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Chania?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Chania is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Chania. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Chania via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Chania?

The distance between Bulgaria and Chania is 828 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Chania without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Chania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 55m and costs €70 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Chania?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bulgaria to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Chania bus from?

Bulgaria to Chania bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Bulgaria to Chania bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Chania bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 4312+ hotels available in Chania.

Bulgaria to Chania - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Chania by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, 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 Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SOF - CHQ
5h 22m
€76–161
Train, drive, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
2. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
3. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
5. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
23h 43m
€64–101
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus Citylines 39 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chaniabusferry
22h 55m
€72–97
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniaferry Abs
23h 18m
€75–160
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane OTP - CHQ
6h 20m
€178–390
Fly Sofia Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SOF - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
6h 17m
€191–421
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sofia Vasil Levski Monument to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SKG - CHQ
9h 43m
€84–200
Bus, bus and ferry via Athens
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
2. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
23h 41m
€92–101
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Soudacarferry
44h 7m
€131–341

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

4Weekly Planes

2h 12mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.9 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Chania, Greece?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) 4 times a week.

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