How to travel from Mykonos to Chania, Greece

The distance between Mykonos and Chania is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Chania.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Heraklion then drive to Chania.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mykonos and Chania

There are several options for getting from Mykonos to Chania by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Mykonos and Chania is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Mykonos and Chania by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Mykonos to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Mykonos and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mykonos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mykonos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mykonos and Chania. Flights depart from Mykonos (JMK) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mykonos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mykonos to Chania typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Mykonos (JMK) 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 Mykonos to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heraklion then drive to Chania. instead which will take 6h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mykonos to Chania is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Mykonos to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Mykonos and Chania

Transport options from Mykonos to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 15m
€200($200)
every 4 hours419km (260 miles)
Ferry and Plane3h 5m
€285($285)
once daily493km (306 miles)
Ferry and Bus
7h 25m
€95($95)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Ferry and Car
6h 50m
€110($110)
once daily395km (245 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Mykonos and Chania

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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