Travelling from Piraeus to Chania? Then the Ferry Piraeus ⇄ Chania offers you a fast and affordable option for your trip. The ferry takes you 7 times a week in 6 hours 30 minutes from Piraeus (Athens, Greece) to Chania (Crete, Greece).
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Information about the ferry connection
| Ferry connection: | Piraeus ⇄ Chania |
| Ports of the ferry connection: |
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| Number of crossings: | 7 times a week |
| Travel time / journey time: | 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
Anek Lines Blue Star Ferries |
Information about the ferry connection
| Ferry connection: | Chania ⇄ Piraeus |
| Häfen der Verbindung (Rückreise): |
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| Number of crossings: | 7 times a week |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
Anek Lines Blue Star Ferries |
Betreiber der Fähre Piraeus ⇄ Chania
Anek Lines
The Greek shipping company Anek Lines is based in Crete and has been offering ferry connections between mainland Greece, Crete and Italy since 1967. You travel on modern ships with comfortable facilities – ideal for relaxed crossings in the Aegean and Adriatic.
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is one of Greece’s best-known shipping companies and provides reliable transportation to numerous islands in the Aegean. With its modern Ferries and regular connections, it ensures a comfortable crossing, for example to Santorini, Rhodes or Naxos, but also on the route between Italy and Greece. Ideal for island hopping and relaxed travel!
Port information for the ferry connection between Piraeus and Chania
Piraeus
Piraeus has the largest port in the eastern Mediterranean. From the Kastela hill there is a magnificent view over the town, the harbour and the azure sea. A stroll through ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Piraeus.
Port address
| Ferry port Piraeus | |
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| Street: | 10, Akti Miaouli str |
| Postcode & city: | 185 38 Piraeus |
| Country: | Greece |
| GPS: | 37.944845, 23.640247 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
- From the north (via the E75): Ferry along the E75 towards Athens. Follow the signs to Piraeus via the A1/E75 and then at the end take the Leof road. Poseidonos, which takes you directly to the ferry port.
- From the west (via the E94): Ferry along the E94 towards Athens and then change to the E75/A1 towards Piraeus at exit 8B. Then drive as described above.
- From the east (Attica Road): Ferry along the Attica Road (A6) and then change at exit 8 onto the E75/A1 towards Piraeus. Then drive as described above.
Arrival by bus & train
- Bus: Various bus lines connect Athens and the surrounding areas with Piraeus. Check the current public transport routes and timetables in Athens.
- Rail: Line 1 of the Athens Metro (Green Line) runs directly to Piraeus station, which is located near the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
- Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos): There are bus and train connections from Athens airport that will take you directly to Piraeus. The airport can also be reached by car via Attica Road and the E75.
Chania (Crete)
Chania, located on the northwest coast of Crete, fascinates with its rich history and picturesque Venetian harbor. This place, known for its mixture of Byzantine, Venetian and classical Greek cultural ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Chania (Crete).
Port address
| Ferry port Chania (Crete) | |
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| Street: | Leof. Soudas & Erofilis |
| Postcode & city: | 731 00 Souda, Chania (Crete) |
| Country: | Greece |
| GPS: | 35.489146, 24.075622 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
How to reach the ferry port of Souda/Chania on Crete by car:
- From the east (e.g. Heraklion): Ferry west on the national road E75 until you reach Chania. Then follow the signs to the port of Souda.
- From the west (e.g. Kissamos): Use the national road E65 in an easterly direction and follow the signs to Chania. In the city center of Chania, change to the national road E75 towards Heraklion and then follow the signs to the port of Souda.
Arrival by bus & train
There are regular bus connections to Chania from various places on Crete. From the bus station in Chania you can take a local cab to the port of Souda.
Arrival by plane
Chania Airport is the nearest airport. From the airport you can take a cab or the public bus to the city center of Chania. The port of Souda is just a few kilometers from the city center of Chania.
Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Piraeus to Chania or from Athens, Greece to Crete, Greece, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
| Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Piraeus – Kos | Athens, GreeceDodecanese Islands, Greece | 7 times a week 9 hours 35 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to various questions about travelling from Piraeus to Chania.
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