Getting from Chania to Athens

If you are heading to Athens from Chania you are making your way from the most intimate of Crete's three main cities to the capital of Greece and the gateway to everything it connects to.

Take the ferry

There is a direct overnight ferry from Chania to Piraeus running every day throughout the year, departing from Souda port around 9pm and arriving in Piraeus in the early morning after around 8 to 9 hours. It is one of the most well established ferry connections in Greece and runs year-round with cabins available. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens.

Getting there by air

Chania has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. The flight takes around 50 minutes and is the most practical approach for most travelers. Total journey time from airport to city centre is around 2 to 3 hours including transfer to Athens from the airport.

Your best option

Fly from Chania to Athens. At around 50 minutes in the air it is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are in no hurry or are traveling with a car, the overnight ferry from Chania to Piraeus is comfortable, saves a night's accommodation and delivers you to the port in the morning with the day ahead. The conventional ferry is the only realistic option for travelers with a vehicle as it takes your car directly to Piraeus port.