The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thira to Chania
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thira to Chania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thira to Chania will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Thira for Chania every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 21 Mar the direct ferries cover the 162 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 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.






Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Thira to Chania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thira to Chania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 87 nautical miles (162 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £119 Average Price |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thira to Chania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thira to Chania ferries for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:50 Thira | 4h30 | 02:20 Chania | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thira to Chania
Ferries from Thira to Chania run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 87 nautical miles (162 km) distance in 3h 10m. There are 6 sailings per week.
Distance 87 nautical miles (162 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 3h 10m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
FAQs: Thira to Chania ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thira 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.

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