How to travel from Kos to Chania, Greece
The distance between Kos and Chania is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kos to Chania by ferry, taxi, 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 → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€155($155)
Sky Express
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take a taxi to Chania.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Chania by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 10h 45m. 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 €155 ($155).
The distance between Kos and Chania is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Kos and Chania by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Chania is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kos and Chania. Flights depart from Kos (KGS) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kos to Chania typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Kos (KGS) 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 Kos to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take a taxi to Chania. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Chania is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 614km (382 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6hrs | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 800km (497 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 9h 30m | €210($210) | once a week | 454km (282 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 10h 45m | €67($67) | once a week | 463km (287 miles) |
| Ferry to Chalki, bus | 17h 45m | €100($100) | once a week | 540km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Chania
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways
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