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 €110 - €250 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chania is to fly and Private transfer which takes 8h 52m and costs €220 - €460.

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 3101 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 ferry which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m 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 4:49 AM in Edinburgh and 6:49 AM in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 3903+ hotels available in Chania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chania by plane, train, bus, ferry, shuttle, or busferry

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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)EDI - CHQ
9h 52m
€111–241
Train to Newcastle, fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)NCL - CHQ
9h 5m
€88–333
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
6. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to ChaniaAsf / ...
2d 2h
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)EDI - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfino
8h 52m
€226–451
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)MAN - CHQ
10h 36m
€142–466
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to St Pölten HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chania
2d 9h
€337–901
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
2d 10h
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ioannina
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Chania
2d 19h
€438–985
Bus, bus and ferry via Košice
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Košice
3. Take the bus from Košice to Athens
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
3d 7h
€204–361

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

7Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,101 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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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