There are 5 ways to get from Sitia to Chania by ferry, bus, car ferry, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Sitia to Heraklionferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
6h 2m€38–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
6h 29m€32–37Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Sitia to Heraklionferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Heraklion Port to Milosferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Milos to Port of Soudacarferry
13h 10m€63–157Drive 257 km
- Drive from Sitia to Chaniacar 257 km
4h 2m€49–70Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Chania
4h 10m
Sitia to Chania by ferry and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sitia to Chania is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sitia to Chania is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sitia to Chania. However, there are services departing from Sitia and arriving at Chania via Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Sitia to Chania. However, there are services departing from Sitia and arriving at Port of Souda via Heraklion Port and Port of Milos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Sitia and Chania is 239 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Book your Sitia to Chania ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Sitia to Chania without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Sitia to Chania, including transfers.
Sitia to Chania bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Sitia station.
Sitia to Chania bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
What companies run services between Sitia, Greece and Chania, Greece?
You can take a shuttle from Sitia to Chania via Irakleion Airport in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–180
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–220
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €220–240
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- +30 2810 399800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minoan Lines
Ferry from Heraklion Port to Milos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Minoan Lines
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- ANEK Lines
Car ferry from Port of Milos to Port of Souda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–65
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €17–25
- Airplane-type seats
- €17–26
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €45–65
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