How to travel from Tinos to Chania, Greece
The distance between Tinos and Chania is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tinos to Chania by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Tinos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Syros, Fly
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tinos and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tinos to Chania by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Tinos and Chania is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Tinos and Chania by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Tinos to Chania is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Tinos and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tinos and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tinos and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tinos and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.
Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Tinos and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tinos to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naxos then fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 3h 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 Tinos to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini and then to Rethymno then take a taxi to Chania. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tinos to Chania is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tinos and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Syros, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €260($260) | once daily | 411km (256 miles) |
| Ferry to Mykonos, Fly | 2h 35m | €190($190) | once daily | 440km (273 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 3h 35m | €285($285) | once daily | 501km (311 miles) |
| Ferry to Rafina, Fly | 3h 50m | €165($165) | once daily | 423km (263 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
| Ferry and Taxi | 6hrs | €135($135) | once a week | 345km (214 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 60m | €90($90) | once a week | 412km (256 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tinos and Chania
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
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