How to travel from Piraeus to Chania, Greece
The distance between Piraeus and Chania is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Piraeus to Chania by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Piraeus if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Chania.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
ATTICA Group International lines
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piraeus and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Chania by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Piraeus and Chania is around 276km (172 miles).
It takes around 9hrs to get from Piraeus and Chania by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Chania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Chania is to take a ferry which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Chania. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piraeus and Chania. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Piraeus and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
ATTICA Group International lines and Lane Sea Lines run the ferry services between Piraeus and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Chania. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Piraeus to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chania. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Chania is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around .
Compare travel optionsbetween Piraeus and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €105($105) | hourly | 329km (205 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 9hrs | once daily | 276km (172 miles) | |
| Ferry to Kissamos | 12h 25m | €56($56) | once a week | 344km (214 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 16h 25m | €81($81) | once daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Piraeus and Chania
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
ATTICA Group International lines
Lane Sea Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Fthiotidos
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
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