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? Look no further, 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, that's why 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 price for a Chania Athens ferry ticket according to 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 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 Chania to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Chania to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Chania Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Chania to Athens, 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 Chania-Athens route is $118. The average ferry crossing time from Chania to Athens is 8 hrs. 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hrs. 30 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 8 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Chania at 10:00. The last ferry to Athens leaves Chania at 22:00.
Why take a ferry from Chania to Athens ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner 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 Chania to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Chania and Athens?
If you're looking to travel between Chania and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, 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 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 hrs. 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 safely 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 not refundable or 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 $53 for the lowest, to $183 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $118.
The first ferry leaves Chania at 10:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens from Chania usually departs at 22:00.
Experience a crossing between Chania and Athens
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Chania-Athens crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Chania Athens cruise aboard Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines or Aegean Speed Lines, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Chania to disembarking 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 sea voyage begins:
- Presentation at the port of Chania / You must arrive at the port of Chania sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Chania Athens crossing / In Chania, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) 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 is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / Pay attention to the 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 ferry Chania Athens
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, 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 Athens
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens 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 Athens harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Chania to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and discovering 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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