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

The cheapest way to get from Chania to Athens is to car ferry which costs €35 - €130 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chania to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Chania and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chania to Athens. However, there are services departing from Chania and arriving at ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων via ΑΓ. Διονυσιοσ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct ferry between Chania and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Souda and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Chania to Athens?

The distance between Chania and Athens is 315 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Chania to Athens?

Book your Chania to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Chania to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 15m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Chania to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chania to Athens bus from?

Chania to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.

Where does the Chania to Athens bus arrive?

Chania to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Port of Piraeus station.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13100+ hotels available in Athens.

Chania to Athens - 5 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Chania to Athens by plane, car ferry, busferry, shuttle, or 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 from Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CHQ - ATH
3h 25m
€51–142
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeuscarferry
9h 15m
€35–130
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry
9h 26m
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HER - ATH
4h 40m
€172–369
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusferry Abs
9h 20m
€50–120

Chania to Athens by car ferry

7Weekly Car ferry

9h 15mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chania to Athens.

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Ryanair, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, ANEK Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeus once daily. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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