How to get to Athens from Chania

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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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £35.

Distance: 276 km

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£33

Average Price

Cheapest

£71

Average Price

9h 31m

Average total duration

8h 31m

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3h 56m

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56m

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Blue Star Ferries

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Aegean Airlines

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from Chania to Athens

How to get to Athens from Chania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Chania to Athens is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Blue Star FerriesASTERION II
    9:008h45
    Heraklion Port
    17:45Port of Piraeus
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Blue Star FerriesASTERION II
    9:008h45
    Heraklion Port
    17:45Port of Piraeus
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3337
    19:350h50
    Chania International Airport
    20:25Athens International Airport
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3345
    23:590h51
    Chania International Airport
    0:50Athens International Airport
    £411One-way
    0 changes
  • sky expressGQ257
    22:450h55
    Chania International Airport
    23:40Athens International Airport
    £571One-way
    0 changes
  • Aegean AirlinesA3331
    6:000h50
    Chania International Airport
    6:50Athens International Airport
    £601One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesNISSOS RODOS
    21:009h40
    Heraklion Port
    6:40Port of Piraeus
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)KNOSSOS PALACE
    21:009h30
    Heraklion Port
    6:30Port of Piraeus
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesKISSAMOS
    21:309h15
    Port of Souda
    6:45Port of Piraeus
    £471One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Chania to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Chania to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Chania and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chania to Athens is a ferry with an average price of £33.

This is compared to other travel options from Chania to Athens:

A ferry is £39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chania to Athens costing on average £71.

The fastest way to travel from Chania to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 8h 31m.

The Chania to Athens distance is approximately 276 km.
The average frequency per day from Chania to Athens is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chania and Athens as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chania to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Chania International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Heraklion Port and arrive in Port of Piraeus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chania to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) to go to Athens by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chania to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Olympic Air.
  • 5 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic).
Omio customers who travel from Chania to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Paris, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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