How to travel from Rhodes to Chania, Greece
The distance between Rhodes and Chania is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rhodes to Chania by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Rhodes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€130($130)
+ 4 othersFerry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Heraklion then take a taxi to Chania.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rhodes and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rhodes to Chania by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Rhodes and Chania is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Rhodes and Chania by plane.
The quickest way to get from Rhodes to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Rhodes and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rhodes and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rhodes and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rhodes and Chania. Flights depart from Rhodes (RHO) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Rhodes to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rhodes to Chania typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Rhodes (RHO) 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 Rhodes to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rhodes to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rhodes and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 55m | €130($130) | hourly | 701km (436 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 16h 20m | €220($220) | once a week | 488km (303 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 17h 40m | €77($77) | once a week | 496km (308 miles) |
| Ferry to Marmaris, bus | 1 day 19h | €125($125) | once daily | 2,196km (1,365 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rhodes and Chania
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Alpar Turizm
Ferry operators
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
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