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Ferry from Chania (Crete) to Athens (Piraeus)

The Chania to Athens ferry route is provided by 2 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Crete to Athens is approximately 8 hours on ferries servicing this route. Crete to Athens ferry duration can range between 7 hours 30 minutes and 8 hours depending on the operator you are sailing with.

Crete to Athens Ferry Schedule

On average there are 17 ferry sailings weekly from Chania to Athens. Minoan Lines provide up to 7 weekly sailings and Anek Superfast provide up to 10 weekly sailings. During the high season ferry timetables often increase.

The first ferry departs around 10:00 and the last ferry departs at around 22:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

Crete to Athens High Speed Ferry

The fastest ferry from Crete to Athens is with Minoan Lines.

Can I reserve a cabin on the ferry from Chania to Athens?

You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Chania to Athens.

Chania to Athens Ferry Price

Ferry price from Chania – Athens can range between $54 and $223 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $106, prices can range between $54 and $197. The average price with a car is $187. Car prices can range between $116 and $364. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.

Cheap Ferry Tickets

Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended to book in advance for the best possible prices and availability on the ferry Crete to Athens.
With 3 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries to Athens if you require additional flexibility.

Chania to Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Alternatives

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How long is the ferry from Chania to Piraeus?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Chania to Piraeus is approximately 7h 56m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Chania to Piraeus?

The average price of a ferry from Chania to Piraeus is approximately $193. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Chania to Piraeus can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Chania to Piraeus?

There are currently 3 popular ferry operators travelling from Chania to Piraeus. The following operators that provide this service are

Blue Star Ferries
Anek Superfast
SeaJets

How can I book ferry tickets from Chania to Piraeus?

Ferries from Chania to Piraeus are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

How far is Piraeus from Chania?

Chania to Piraeus is approximately 135 nautical miles distance apart.

Chania Guide

Chania is a city located on the Greek island of Crete and lies on the north coast of the island, roughly 70 km to the west of Rethymno and 145 km to the west of Heraklion. The city can be regarded as being divided into two sections. The old town is located next to the old harbour and its main square, next to the west end of Kasteli, is the Eleftherios Venizelos Square ("Syntrivani") and is the heart of the old town for tourist activities. The second section of the city is the modern, larger, part of the city and is where most of the locals live and work. The modern city's oldest district, which dates back to the 18th century, is Nea Hora (which means New Town) and is located beyond the west end of the old town.

The island is connected to the port of Piraeus, to the Cycladic islands of Ios, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos, Amorgos and Milos and also to all of the Dodecanese islands and the east Aegean islands via a third island. Both conventional ferries and high speed ferries travel to and from the island.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.

Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.

Chania to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 12/16/2024 and 12/22/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	10:00	18:00	8 hours	Sun
Blue Star Ferries	21:00	06:00	9 hours	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Blue Star Ferries	22:00	06:30	8 hours 30 minutes	Sun

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