How to travel from Heraklion to Chania, Greece
The distance between Heraklion and Chania is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Heraklion to Chania by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Chania.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€17($17)
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Taxi
Take a taxi to Chania.
- Duration2hrs
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€160($160)
Sougia Taxi - Meletis Nempavlakis
+ 5 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Chania by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Heraklion and Chania is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Heraklion and Chania by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Chania is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Chania, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Chania. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chania. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Heraklion and Chania. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heraklion and Chania with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A run regular bus services between Heraklion and Chania. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Chania. We recommend that you take the bus to Chania. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Heraklion and Chania. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Chania is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 10m | €17($17) | hourly | 143km (89 miles) |
Taxi | 2hrs | €160($160) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €21($21) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Chania
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Airports near Chania
The following major airports near Chania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Chania
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Chania
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Chania