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? Look no further, 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, that's why 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 price for a Athens Chania ferry ticket according to 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 onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited 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: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Chania, you'll find tickets ranging from $53 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $183 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Chania route is $118. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Chania is 8 hrs. 48 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hrs. to reach Chania, while the fastest boats will reach Chania in 8 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 10:00. The last ferry to Chania leaves Athens at 22:00.
Why take a ferry from Athens to Chania ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner 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 Athens to Chania ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Chania?
If you're looking to travel between Athens and Chania by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry 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 hrs. 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 safely 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 not refundable or 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 $53 for the lowest, to $183 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $118.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 10:00 for Chania.
The last ferry to Chania from Athens usually departs at 22:00.
Your experience of the Athens to Chania crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens-Chania 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 sea voyage begins:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You must arrive at the port of Athens sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Chania crossing / Go to the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries or Minoan Lines counter at the Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Chania / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Athens ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries agents will proceed to boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.
On board the ferry Athens Chania
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Minoan Lines, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship as they see fit. 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.
The arrival of the ferry in Chania
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Chania:
- Approaching Chania harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Chania harbor from the deck of the boat.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have traveled from Athens to Chania in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Chania.
- Leaving the ship and discovering 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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