Ferry from Athens (All Ports) to Chania, Crete

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Athens (All Ports) to Chania, Crete. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of Crete, the largest island in Greece. The 14th-century Venetian port, lighthouse, waterfront restaurants and the winding streets of Old Town make it one of the most picturesque places to visit. It is located approximately 148.60 miles away from Athens (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Athens (All Ports) to Chania, Crete is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 1 of the ports of Athens (All Ports).
There are ferry companies operating from Piraeus to Chania, Crete.
Piraeus is the main port of Athens and is easily accessible from downtown via taxi or metro. If you are heading to the port by car, it will take about 30 minutes from the city center. If you are going to the port from the Athens International Airport, hop in a taxi and you will arrive in about one hour. Alternatively, take the metro or bus if you have the extra time to spare. During the summer months, traffic around the port of Piraeus is usually hectic and busy. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the port about one hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.

The route Piraeus to Chania, Crete is operated by 3 ferry companies: ANEK-Superfast, Blue Star Ferries and Seajets. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 48.00 and 79.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Piraeus to Chania, Crete is between 5h – 9h . With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 5h .
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Milos. ANEK-Superfast, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets are currently offering a direct trip to Chania, Crete.

During high season (June – September) there are 173 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Chania, Crete per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 96 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!