Chania to Athens Ferries
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How to get from Chania to Athens by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Chania to Athens ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Chania to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Chania to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Chania to Athens 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 Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or Aegean Speed Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Chania Athens ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, 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 Chania to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Chania to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Chania Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Chania to Athens, 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 Chania to Athens route is £97. The average ferry crossing time from Chania to Athens is 8 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hours 30 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 8 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Chania at 10:00. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Chania at 22:00.
Why travel by ferry from Chania to Athens?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Chania to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Chania to Athens is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Chania and Athens?
If you want to travel between Chania and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, 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 Chania? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?
Port of departure in Chania
Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Chania:
Port of arrival in Athens
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Chania to Athens, it will take you at least 7 hours 30 min to cover the 171 mi between Chania and Athens.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Chania and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Chania and Athens.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Chania and Athens: Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, 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 Hellenic Seaways, 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 Chania Athens 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 Chania and Athens, you will travel 171 mi.
To go by boat from Chania to Athens, 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 Chania at 10:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Chania at 22:00.
Experience a Chania to Athens ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Chania to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Chania Athens cruise on board Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or Aegean Speed Lines, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Chania to disembarkation in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Chania and Athens.
Boarding in Chania
Here are the steps to embark before your Chania Athens ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Chania / You should arrive in the port of Chania well in advance. Please check this with your Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Chania Athens crossing / In Chania, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries ticket offices at the Chania ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / Watch out for voice messages in the Chania ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the Chania to Athens ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, 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 Athens
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Athens harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Chania to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / 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 Athens. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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