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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Chania
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 55 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Chania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Chania will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Chania every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 04 Dec the direct ferries cover the 276 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Chania
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Chania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (276 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Chania Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 03:00 | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Live departures
Athens to Chania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Chania ferries for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR CHIOS | 15:00 Port of Piraeus | 10h00 | 01:00 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
 KNOSSOS PALACE | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 04:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| ASTERION II | 19:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 04:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR 1 | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 05:00 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Chania
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Ferries from Athens to Chania run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (276 km) distance in 5h 45m. There are 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Chania are available to foot passengers.
Distance 149 nautical miles (276 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
Fastest ferry 5h 45m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Athens to ChaniaYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Chania with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Athens to Chania ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Chania by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Souda, located 4.2 miles (6.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Chania
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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