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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chania is to fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chania is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chania. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Chania via Finchley Road Station, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Port of Piraeus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chania?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chania is 3102 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chania without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Strasbourg which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chania bus from?

Edinburgh to Chania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chania bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chania?

Chania is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:48 AM in Edinburgh and 6:48 AM in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 4697+ hotels available in Chania.

Edinburgh to Chania - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chania by plane, train, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Chania International Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane EDI - CHQ
10h 21m
€68–244
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
6. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
2d
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane EDI - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
8h 52m
€226–561
Train to Newcastle, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane NCL - CHQ
9h 17m
€132–453
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane GLA - CHQ
8h 51m
€130–321
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MAN - CHQ
10h 50m
€137–426
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane GLA - HER
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
9h 32m
€223–558
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
2d 10h
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Aigiobus
4. Take the busferry from Aigio to Chaniabusferry
2d 11h
Bus, bus and ferry via Prague
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
3d 1h
€211–342

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 53mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,102.2 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chania, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) once daily.

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