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

The cheapest way to get from Soúda to Athens is to bus and ferry which costs €21 - €29 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soúda to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €50 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Soúda and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Soúda to Athens. However, there are services departing from Maridaki and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) via Chania and Σταθμοσ Ησαπ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct ferry between Soúda and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Chania and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Soúda to Athens?

The distance between Soúda and Athens is 314 km.

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

Book your Soúda to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Soúda to Athens without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 10m and costs €53.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Soúda to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soúda to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Soúda to Athens bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Athens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Soúda to Athens by plane, ferry, busferry, 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 from Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CHQ - ATH
3h 6m
€51–132
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
10h 34m
€22–29
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Chania to Port of PiraeusAsf
9h 10m
€53
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Souda to Irakleion Airport
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)HER - ATH
4h 52m
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeus
9h 15m
€35–130

Soúda to Athens by ferry

8Weekly Ferries

9h 10mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.8 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Soúda, Crete, Greece and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus once daily. Tickets cost €53 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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