How to travel from Lesbos to Chania, Greece

The distance between Lesbos and Chania is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lesbos to Chania by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Chania

There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Chania by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Lesbos and Chania is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lesbos and Chania by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Chania is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Chania. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lesbos to Chania typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) 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 Lesbos to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Lesbos to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Chania

Transport options from Lesbos to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€240($240)
on demand576km (358 miles)
Ferry + 3 similar
19h 50m
€150($150)
once daily625km (388 miles)
Bus and Ferry21hrs
€145($145)
once a week727km (452 miles)
Ferry and Bus1 day 8h
€120($120)
3 times a week1,520km (945 miles)
Taxi, Ferry and Bus12h 45m
€285($285)
once a week614km (381 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