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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: 276 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £80 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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How to get to Chania from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Chania is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Athens to Chania
Travel to Chania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Chania.
There are 2 options to travel to Chania from Athens including taking a ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Chania from Athens is by taking a ferry, which costs on average £20.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Athens to Chania:
Taking a ferry costs £16 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £36.
The fastest way to get to Chania from Athens is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Chania take longer:
Taking a ferry requires on average 8 h of travel time.
The Athens to Chania distance is approximately 171 miles.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Chania is:
- 4 ferries per day.
- 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chania from Athens as scheduled services by ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Athens to Chania:
- Ferries most often depart from Athens at Port of Piraeus and arrive in Chania at Port of Souda.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Chania International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Chania:
- You can travel by ferry between Athens and Chania with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets or Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), and you can find Seajets Athens to Chania tickets for £20 on Omio.
- You can travel by plane between Athens and Chania with Aegean Airlines, and you can find Aegean Airlines Athens to Chania tickets for £39 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Chania with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets or Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) with 3 direct ferries per day.
- 4 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chania as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Athens to Chania.
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