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Car
23 h 21 min
1395 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Chania

Composite routes from Istanbul to Chania

Cheapest
23 h 21 min
Car
1395 km.
from $76
Fastest
2 h 3 min
Plane
Other
6 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
746 km.
from $446.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$292.99

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$496.81
Plane from Istanbul to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$547.76
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.56

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.07

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$229.29

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$152.86–$292.99

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chania
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.54

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.86

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$165.60

Jalem Tur

Phone:
0545 783 50 61
Email:
Website:
jalemtur.com/
Other from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Chania?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Chania is to bus and bus and ferry via Thessaloníki which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 28h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Chania?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Chania is to fly and Private transfer which takes 6h 32m and costs $260.87 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Chania. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Chania via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Chania?

The distance between Istanbul and Chania is 808 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Chania without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Chania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 6m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Chania?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Istanbul to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Chania bus from?

Istanbul to Chania bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Chania bus arrive?

Istanbul to Chania bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Chania?

Chania is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:29 in Istanbul and 11:29 in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 4181+ hotels available in Chania. Prices start at $108.33 per night.
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