Athens to Chania Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Chania by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Chania ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Chania is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Chania can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Chania ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or LANE Sea Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Chania ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Chania simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Chania Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Chania: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Chania, you'll find tickets range from £43 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £150 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Chania route is £97. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Chania is 8 hours 48 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hours to reach Chania, while the fastest boats will arrive in Chania in 8 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 10:00. The last boat to Chania leaves the port of Athens at 22:00.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Chania?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Chania ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Chania. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Chania is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Chania?
If you want to travel between Athens and Chania by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Chania?
Port of departure in Athens
Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Chania from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Chania
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Chania from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Chania, it will take you at least 6 hours 30 min to cover the 171 mi between Athens and Chania.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Chania in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Athens and Chania.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Athens and Chania: Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Chania ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Chania, you will travel 171 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Chania, you can find prices ranging from £43 for the lowest, to £150 for the highest. The average price we observed was £97.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 10:00 for Chania.
The last ferry to Chania usually departs from Athens at 22:00.
Your Athens to Chania ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Chania sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Chania, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines and LANE Sea Line. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Chania.
Departure from Athens by ferry
Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Chania ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You should arrive in the port of Athens well in advance. Please check this with your Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Chania crossing / Go to the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines desk at Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Chania / Watch out for voice messages in the Athens ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.
On board the Athens to Chania ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Ferry arrival in Chania
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Chania:
- Approaching Chania Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Chania harbour from the deck of the boat.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Athens to Chania in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Chania.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Chania / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Chania. Finally, your stay in Chania begins in earnest!
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