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.
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.
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Fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Chania (CHQ).
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Take a ferry to Kissamos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €130($130) | hourly | 987km (613 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 555km (345 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €95($95) | once a week | 300km (186 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18hrs | €73($73) | twice a week | 789km (490 miles) |
Condor Flugdienst
Sky Express
Lane Sea Lines
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Achaias
The following major airports near Chania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.