How to travel from Chania to Meteora, Greece
The distance between Chania and Meteora is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chania to Meteora by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Meteora → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Meteora.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Kalambaka.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lamia then take the bus to Larissa and then to Trikala.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Meteora
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Meteora by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Chania and Meteora is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Chania and Meteora by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Meteora is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Meteora is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Meteora. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Meteora. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Meteora. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Meteora is Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Meteora. Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) and Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Kalambaka. instead which will take 13hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Meteora is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Meteora
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 40m | €135($135) | 3 times a week | 822km (511 miles) |
| Fly to Ioannina (IOA), Bus | 5h 45m | €555($555) | twice daily | 778km (483 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 25m | €125($125) | once daily | 658km (409 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13hrs | €31($31) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 45m | €84($84) | once daily | 757km (470 miles) |
| Ferry to Patra, Bus | 20hrs | €84($84) | twice a week | 924km (574 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Meteora
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Trikala
Ammon Express
KTEL Ioanninon
Ferry operators
ATTICA Group International lines
KTEL Fthiotidos
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Airports near Meteora
The following major airports near Meteora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Meteora
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Meteora
Corfu International Airport (CFU)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Meteora