The Piraeus to Chania ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Piraeus to Chania takes approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Piraeus to Chania ferry duration can range between 8 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 19 ferry weekly sailings from Athens to Chania. Anek Superfast provide up to 12 sailings per week and Minoan Lines provide up to 7 sailings per week. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 10:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Chania is with Minoan Lines.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Athens to Chania with Anek Superfast and Minoan Lines.
Unfortunately, no operators allow pets on ferries from Piraeus to Chania.
Those travelling with Minoan Lines can take as much baggage as they wish onboard ferries operating national routes like Piraeus to Chania. However, there are baggage restrictions in place for international routes.
The price of a ferry from Athens - Chania can vary between $55 and $474 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $110, prices can range from $55 and $254. The average price with a car is $272. Car prices can range from $135 and $474. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability.
With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Crete if you require additional flexibility including the ferry from Santorini to Crete.
| Athens (Piraeus) - Chania Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Anek Superfast, Blue Star Ferries & Minoan Lines | |
| Average Price | $292* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 40m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 10:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 135 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
As the port of Athens is so large, please keep in mind from which gate your ferry departs. There is a free shuttle bus service available every 20 minutes and transports passengers from E7 to gates E1, E2, E3. Passengers can easily reach Piraeus port from Athens city centre by taking Line 1 (Green Line) from Monastiraki station. This journey takes approximately 30 minutes and drops passengers between gates E5 and E6 at the terminal. Metro tickets are available for purchase at any metro station or transport ticket office. Please be mindful that the metro only operates between 06:30 to 23:30 on weekdays and finishes at 01:00 on weekends.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Timetables between 4/15/2024 and 4/21/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 21:00 | 06:00 | 9 hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 23:00 | 08:00 | 9 hours | Thu |
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