How to travel from Chania to Thassos, Greece

The distance between Chania and Thassos is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chania to Thassos by 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 ThassosChania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus then Kavala and then to Thasos.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Thassos

There are several options for getting from Chania to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Chania and Thassos is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 24h 25m to get from Chania and Thassos by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Chania to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chania and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chania and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines and Thassos Ferries run the ferry services between Chania and Thassos. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 24h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Chania to Thassos

Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Thassos

Transport options from Chania to Thassos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
3h 25m
€245($245)
every 2 hours642km (399 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 7h
€155($155)
3 times a week1,164km (723 miles)
Ferry and Bus24h 25m
€80($80)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Thassos

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Airports near Thassos

The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Thassos
AXD
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thassos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Thassos