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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania. Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferries cost between 105€ and 571€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferries.

Athens (Piraeus) Chania Ferry Times

The first Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 10:00. The last ferry usually departs at 22:00.

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

The Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry trip can take around 9 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 8 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Athens (Piraeus) Chania Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Athens (Piraeus) Chania Ferry Prices

Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry prices typically range between 105€* and 571€*. The average price is typically 253€*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry prices start from 105€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 190€*. The average price for a car is 456€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Chania is approximately 155.6 miles (250.4km) or 135.2 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Athens (Piraeus) Chania ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania.

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Athens (Piraeus) - Chania Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationAthens
DestinationCrete
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price€253
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration9 h 15 m
Fastest Sailing Duration8 h
First Ferry10:00
Last Ferry22:00
Distance135 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Athens (Piraeus) to Chania Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    The ferry crossing time from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania is approximately 9 hours 15 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Athens (Piraeus) to Chania ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania is 253€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Book ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania.

  • How far is Athens (Piraeus) to Chania?

    The distance from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania is 135 nautical miles.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.


Chania Guide

Chania, the second largest city on the Greek island of Crete is a city that has hosted many different civilisations during its history. The city is built on the area of Minoan Kidonia, at the end of the Homonym Gulf between the Akrotiri and Onicha peninsulas, and was the former capital city of Crete between 1847 and 1972. Today it is the second largest city on Crete after Heraklion and is the capital of the Homonym prefecture. The Old Town's maze of alleys and streets are lined with beautiful Venetian mansions, churches, fountains and historical monuments which are all popular with visitors.

The Venetian port lies at the heart of the old town and is where visitors can still see Venetian buildings sit alongside Turkish buildings that were built later. On the east of Palea Poli is Splantzia district which is built on the site of the former Turkish district and is where you will find Aghii Anargiri Church, which is the only Orthodox church which had received permission to operate during the Venetian and Turkish occupations of the island. Also in the area is Sintrivani Square. The Neoria district of the city is where the former port was located and is also where Venetian shipyards were located in the 14th and 16th centuries.

From the port, ferry services connect Chania to the port of Piraeus, the Cycladic Islands and to the Dodecanese Islands.

Piraeus to Chania Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 21:00 06:15 9 hours 15 minutes Everyday
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