Athens to Chania Ferry

The Piraeus to Chania ferry route is provided by 2 operators and runs in the high season. The ferry crossing from Athens to Chania is approximately 8 hours on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Chania ferry duration can range from 8 hours or more depending on the operator you are sailing with and weather conditions.

Athens to Crete Ferry Schedules

On average there are 17 ferry sailings weekly from Athens to Crete. Anek Superfast offer up to 10 sailings per week and Minoan Lines provide 7 sailings per week. During the high season ferry timetables often increase.

Athens to Chania Ferry Time

The first ferry departs around 10:00 and the last ferry departs at around 22:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

High Speed Ferry Athens to Crete

The fastest ferry from Athens to Chania is with Anek Superfast and Minoan Lines.

Can I reserve a cabin on the Athens Crete ferry?

You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Athens to Chania.

Athens to Chania Ferry Price

Ferry price from Athens – Chania can range between £46 and £273 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £89, prices can range between £46 and £168. The average price with a car is £159. Car prices can range between £110 and £308. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.


Piraeus - Chania Ferry Operators

  • Blue Star Ferries
    • 11 Sailings Weekly 8 hr
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  • SeaJets
  • Anek Superfast
    • 10 Sailings Weekly 8 hr 30 min
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Average Piraeus Chania Prices

Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Piraeus Chania route is a car and 2 passengers.

Athens to Crete Guide

How to get to Piraeus Port

As the port of Athens is so large, please keep in mind from which gate your ferry departs. There is a free shuttle bus service available every 20 minutes and transports passengers from E7 to gates E1, E2, E3. Passengers can easily reach Piraeus port from Athens city centre by taking Line 1 (Green Line) from Monastiraki station. This journey takes approximately 30 minutes and drops passengers between gates E5 and E6 at the terminal. Metro tickets are available for purchase at any metro station or transport ticket office. Please be mindful that the metro only operates between 06:30 to 23:30 on weekdays and finishes at 01:00 on weekends.

Athens Port Guide

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. 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. There are shuttle buses available outside the terminal buildings to get you across the quay.