How to travel from Kalamata to Chania, Greece

The distance between Kalamata and Chania is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalamata to Chania 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 ChaniaKalamata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kissamos.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Lane Sea Lines

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalamata and Chania

There are several options for getting from Kalamata to Chania by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Kalamata and Chania is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Kalamata and Chania by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kalamata to Chania is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalamata and Chania is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kalamata and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalamata and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kalamata and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once a week.

Lane Sea Lines run the ferry services between Kalamata and Chania. Ferries run once a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalamata and Chania. Flights depart from Kalamata (KLX) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Thessaloniki (SKG). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kalamata to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Thessaloniki (SKG) and Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalamata to Chania typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kalamata (KLX) 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 Kalamata to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kissamos. instead which will take 10h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalamata to Chania is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Kalamata to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalamata and Chania

Transport options from Kalamata to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
€130($130)
hourly987km (613 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours555km (345 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
10h 20m
€95($95)
once a week300km (186 miles)
Bus and Ferry18hrs
€73($73)
twice a week789km (490 miles)

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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