How to travel from Kea to Chania, Greece
The distance between Kea and Chania is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kea 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 Chania → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then take a ferry to Chania.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Chania by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Kea and Chania is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Kea and Chania by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Chania is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Kea to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then take a ferry to Chania. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 25m | €255($255) | twice a week | 489km (304 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, plane | 7hrs | €285($285) | twice a week | 557km (346 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, Fly | 9h 15m | €300($300) | once a week | 586km (364 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | €190($190) | twice a week | 421km (262 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 11h 45m | €140($140) | twice a week | 386km (240 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, bus | 14h 20m | €160($160) | once a week | 529km (329 miles) |
| Ferry to Lavrio, bus | 17h 25m | €105($105) | once a week | 585km (363 miles) |
| Ferry to Milos, bus | 1 day 4h | €130($130) | once a week | 726km (451 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Chania
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Ilias Travel
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