The distance between Chania and Naxos is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chania to Naxos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naxos → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Naxos Is (JNX).
Take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Naxos.
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There are several options for getting from Chania to Naxos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Chania and Naxos is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Chania and Naxos by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Naxos is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Naxos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Naxos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Naxos Is (JNX). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Naxos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Naxos Is (JNX). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Chania and Naxos. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Naxos Is (JNX) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Chania to Naxos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chania to Naxos typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and and arrive into Naxos Is (JNX).
The closest major airport to Naxos is Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Naxos. Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Naxos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Naxos. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Naxos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 10m | €205($205) | on demand | 441km (274 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €250($250) | once daily | 353km (219 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 40m | €95($95) | once daily | 378km (235 miles) |
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
The following major airports near Naxos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.