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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Chania to Athens
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Chania to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chania to Athens will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Chania for Athens every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 02 Dec the direct ferries cover the 276 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.
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Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Chania to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Chania to Athens 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (276 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price |
9h 14m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chania to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:45 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 13:35 | Duration 9h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Chania to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Chania to Athens ferries for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| ARIADNE | 19:00 Port of Souda | 9h10 | 04:10 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| NISSOS RODOS | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 04:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FESTOS PALACE | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 04:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Chania to Athens
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Ferries from Chania to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (276 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 28 sailings per week. Ferries from Chania to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 149 nautical miles (276 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 28 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Chania to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Chania to Athens 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: Chania to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chania to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Souda, which is located around 4.2 miles (6.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chania and Athens
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
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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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