How to travel from Thessaloniki to Chania, Greece

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.

4 routes found

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 ChaniaThessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Chania.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Chania.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Chania

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Thessaloniki to Chania

Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Chania

Transport options from Thessaloniki to Chania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€90($90)
every 30 mins595km (370 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
19hrs
€60($60)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Bus and Ferry16h 25m
€87($87)
once daily810km (503 miles)
Train and Ferry
13h 25m
€12($12)
once daily823km (512 miles)

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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