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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chania is to train and fly which costs €120 - €270 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Chania is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €130 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Chania. However, there are services departing from Zürich hbf and arriving at Chania via Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 17m.

How far is it from Zurich to Chania?

The distance between Zurich and Chania is 1874 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Chania without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 41h 50m and costs €210 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Zurich to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chania bus from?

Zurich to Chania bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Zürich hbf station.

Where does the Zurich to Chania bus arrive?

Zurich to Chania bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chania?

Chania is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 12:46 PM in Zurich and 1:46 PM in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 4305+ hotels available in Chania.

Zurich to Chania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Chania by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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 Zurich Airport to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZRH - CHQ
6h 1m
€137–248
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MXP - CHQ
9h 52m
€120–266
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chaniabusferry
41h 50m
€211–313
Train, car ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Patrascarferry
5. Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
44h 47m
€266–435
Fly Zurich Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ZRH - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
7h 1m
€217–548
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich hbf to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chaniabusferry
43h 17m
€189–211
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Soudacarferry
2d 1h
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chiassotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
5. Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
2d 8h
€302–404

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

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4h 10mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,873.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Chania, Greece?

Edelweiss Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) once daily.

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