How to travel from Chíos to Chania, Greece

The distance between Chíos and Chania is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chíos to Chania by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChaniaChíos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Chania

There are several options for getting from Chíos to Chania by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Chíos and Chania is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Chíos and Chania by plane.

The quickest way to get from Chíos to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Chania is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chíos and Chania. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Chíos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chíos to Chania typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Chania (CHQ).

The closest major airport to Chania is Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Chania. Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) and Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) 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 Chíos to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

How do I get from Chíos to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Chania

Transport options from Chíos to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€280($280)
on demand482km (299 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
16hrs
€120($120)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Ferry and Bus9h 10m
€245($245)
once a week478km (297 miles)
Ferry to Mykonos, bus11h 20m
€225($225)
once a week546km (339 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chíos and Chania

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Airports near Chania

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

CHQ
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Chania
HER
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Chania
KIT
Kithira Airport (KIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Chania