The distance between Thessaloniki and Chania is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Chania by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Thessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chania (CHQ).
Take a ferry to Chania.
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
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Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Chania.
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There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Chania by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Thessaloniki and Chania is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Thessaloniki and Chania by plane.
The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Chania is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thessaloniki and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thessaloniki and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A run the ferry services between Thessaloniki and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Thessaloniki and Chania. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and arrive at Chania (CHQ). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Thessaloniki and Chania with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Ryanair, Olympic Air and Sky Express fly between Thessaloniki and Chania. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and and arrive into Chania (CHQ). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Thessaloniki to Chania typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Thessaloniki to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 25m | €90($90) | every 30 mins | 595km (370 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 19hrs | €60($60) | once daily | 803km (499 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 25m | €87($87) | once daily | 810km (503 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 25m | €12($12) | once daily | 823km (512 miles) |
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
ATTICA Group International lines
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
KTEL Fthiotidos
Siamos Tours
The following major airports near Chania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.