How to travel from Poros to Chania, Greece

The distance between Poros and Chania is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poros 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.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Chania

There are several options for getting from Poros to Chania by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Poros and Chania is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Poros and Chania by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Poros to Chania is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Chania is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poros and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

Hellenic Seaways and ATTICA Group International lines run the ferry services between Poros and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poros to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Poros to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania. instead which will take 10h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Chania is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Poros to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Chania

Transport options from Poros to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
3h 50m
€150($150)
every 20 mins382km (237 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
10h 15m
€45($45)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Bus and Ferry18h 35m
€76($76)
twice a week785km (488 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Poros 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