Chania – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Chania – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Ferry services run between Chania and Athens (Piraeus) run once a day. 4 ferry operators provide ferries from Chania to Athens (Piraeus), Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Chania Athens (Piraeus) Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Chania Athens (Piraeus) ferries typically depart from Chania at around 08:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania is approximately 8h 42m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Chania to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $88* and $503*. On average the Chania Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $259*. The cheapest Chania Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $82*. The average price for a foot passenger is $191*. The average price for a Chania Athens (Piraeus) car ferry is $456*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Chania and Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 155.6 miles (250.4km), or 135.2 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Chania to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Chania and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, Chania Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Chania to Athens (Piraeus) with Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets.
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| Chania - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$258* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 42m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 135 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Chania is located in the north western side of the island of Crete. The ferry port in Chania is in Souda (about 6km away) and is used to connect the island with Piraeus on the mainland. Chania port is around 150km from the main port in Crete in the larger city of Heraklion which features more frequent connections to the mainland and is served by more ferry operators.
The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
