Chania FERRY

Yes. If you travel with Blue Star Ferries, Anek Super Fast or Minoan Lines you can travel with an e-ticket. We will give you a web page address where you just have to input your booking confirmation code. You can then either print your ticket or save it to your phone.

If you don't get an e-ticket you will have to print your ticket. To get your ticket printed make sure you have a print out or a copy of your reservation on your phone and a valid form of photographic ID - for example your passport or ID card.

Anek Superfast and Minoan Lines both have booths at the port which will open close to the hours of your departure where you can print your ticket.

Minoan also lines have a port office just outside the port on Souda Avenue. You can't miss it.

The Anek Superfast ticket office is a 30 second walk from the port and is located in Souda Square, you can see it from the port.

If you go to a non central agency you may have to pay a small fee to get your ticket - normally a couple of Euros.

Route: Piraeus (Athens) to Chania:
Average one way cost per person travelling on foot in July: €45

Chania is most popular in the summer months but good weather normally lasts until the end of September and the first weeks of October. There are also plenty of places to visit in the winter.

Chania is served by Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Anek Superfast companies.

You can travel to Chania from these mainland ports:

• Piraeus
  Runs all year. About 9 hours with a fast ferry or 11 and half hours with a conventional ferry.

• On foot: Please arrive at least one hour before you travel.
• By car: Please arrive at least two hours before you travel and in July and August allow for traffic jams on your journey.

Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.

• On conventional ferries

  If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.

  The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.

• On fast ferries or catamarans

  Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.

Yes, we accept PayPal and if your debit card is issued by Visa or Mastercard then you should have no issues paying by debit card.

You can take your bike with you for free to or from Chania, if you travel on large ships such as those from the companies Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Anek Superfast. However, on ships without a garage, bicycles are normally not allowed inside. You'll see if the ship has a garage when making your reservation. Chania can be busy in the summer so it is a good idea to tell a member of the port staff that you have a bike in case you might need extra assistance.

Flights to Chania
Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) is located about 14 km (a 20 minutes ride by car) from the port of Souda and Chania town. Public busses and taxis are available. Chania airport has both domestic and international flights.

Ferries to Chania
However, if your're travelling to Chania from Athens, taking the ferry can be relaxing and convenient with the added advantage that you can take your car with you.

Our tips to get a cheap ticket to Chania:

• Book in advance
  Prices always go up the closer you book to your departure date.

• Compare ferry companies side by side using a service like Zas Ferries
• Don't take a fast ferry
  Fast ferries to Chania can save hours of your journey time, but if you want to take it easy and save money then avoid fast ferries.

Chania is most popular in the summer months but good weather normally lasts until the end of September and the first weeks of October. There are also plenty of places to visit in the winter.