There are 5 ways to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
3h 34m€20–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chania-CHQ to Heraklion143.1 km
2h 15mDrive 143.1 km
- Drive from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Heraklioncar 143.1 km
2h 15m€26–38Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
1h 30m€120–250Private transfer via Kokkini Hani
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Kokkini Hani
1h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete is to bus which costs €20 - €21 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete is to Private transfer which takes 1h 30m and costs €120 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete. However, there are services departing from Chania Airport and arriving at Heraklion via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Chania Airport (CHQ) and Crete is 156 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €20 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete, including transfers.
Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.
Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Heraklion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Crete.
There are 3129+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Chania Airport (CHQ), Greece and Crete, Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Chania to Heraklion hourly. Tickets cost €18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–190
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €230–250
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Chania Airport to Kokkini Hani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chania-CHQ to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chania Airport (CHQ) and Crete. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.