How to travel from Lemnos to Chania, Greece

The distance between Lemnos and Chania is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lemnos to Chania by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChaniaLemnos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 2 others
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Chania.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Chania

There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Chania by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Lemnos and Chania is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lemnos and Chania by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Lemnos and Chania. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Chania. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Lemnos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lemnos to Chania typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) 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 Lemnos to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Lemnos to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Chania

Transport options from Lemnos to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€235($235)
on demand548km (341 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 1h
€135($135)
twice a week909km (565 miles)
Ferry and Bus1 day 1h
€125($125)
6 times a week1,098km (682 miles)
Ferry and Train
18h 15m
€140($140)
once a week1,024km (636 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