Athens (Piraeus) – Chania
Ferries to Crete
Athens (Piraeus) – Chania
Ferries to Crete
There are approximately 6 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania. This ferry crossing is available with
The Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 21:00.
The average duration of a Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry is around 9h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 9h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry prices typically range between $124.77* and $833.55*. The average price is typically $407.27*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry prices start from $83.64*. The average price for a foot passenger is $167.45*. The average price for a car is $603.39*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania is approximately 155.6 miles (250.4km) or 135.2 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Chania Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$410* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 135 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
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.
