There are 6 ways to get from Chania to Irákleio by plane, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, shuttle, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chania International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CHQ - ATH
- Take the train from Koropi to Metamorfositrain
3h 19m€57–146Car ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeuscarferry
11h 46m€38–144Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
- Take the carferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
9h 55mBus and ferry
- Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry
10h 19mPrivate transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airport
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HER - ATH
4h 34m€173–364Ferry
- Take the ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusferry Abs
10h 21m€62–144
Chania to Irákleio by ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chania to Irákleio is to car ferry which costs €35 - €150 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chania to Irákleio is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Chania to Irákleio. However, there are services departing from Chania and arriving at 2η Αμαρουσιου via Πειραιασ ΠΛ. Καραϊσκακη. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Chania to Irákleio. However, there are services departing from Chania and arriving at Port of Piraeus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Chania and Irákleio is 312 km.
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The best way to get from Chania to Irákleio without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chania to Irákleio, including transfers.
Chania to Irákleio bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.
Chania to Irákleio bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Port of Piraeus station.
What companies run services between Chania, Greece and Irákleio, Attica, Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a vehicle from Chania to Port of Piraeus twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus twice daily. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Koropi to Metamorfosi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2106241945
- Website
- Greek Railways (Suburban)
Train from Koropi to Metamorfosi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Greek Railways (Suburban)
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Chania to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–180
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €220–250
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–340
- Website
- Seajets
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- ANEK Lines
Car ferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €35–55
- Airplane-type seats
- €40–60
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €100–140
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