Ferry Athens (Piraeus) → Chania (Souda), Crete 🇬🇷🇬🇷
Sail from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania on Crete with Blue Star Ferries, the gateway to the island's beautiful west. These conventional car ferries cross the Aegean in around 8 hours on the daytime ELYROS sailing, while the overnight KISSAMOS departs near midnight and arrives at Souda port outside Chania the next morning, around 9 hours 25 minutes later. Choose an airline-style seat or book a cabin to sleep through the night crossing; vehicles and pets are carried too. Chania rewards you with its Venetian harbour, lighthouse and old-town lanes, plus easy access to Balos and Elafonissi beaches and the Samaria Gorge. Compare both daily departures and book your Piraeus to Chania ferry on VoilaFerry.
The Athens (Piraeus) → Chania (Souda), Crete ferry route serves Chania (Souda), Crete from Athens (Piraeus), in Greece. It is operated by BLUE STAR FERRIES, with a crossing time of around 8 h by day to 9 h 25 overnight (daily departures in summer (daytime and overnight)). Fares start from €50 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Chania?
- The daytime ELYROS crossing takes about 8 hours, while the overnight KISSAMOS sailing arrives at Souda port roughly 9 hours 25 minutes after departure.
- Which company operates the Athens to Chania ferry?
- Blue Star Ferries runs the Piraeus to Chania route, with both a daytime and an overnight departure each day in summer.
- Can I take a car or a pet on board?
- Yes. These are conventional car ferries, so you can bring a vehicle, and pets are accepted. Add them to your search to see availability and pricing.
- Should I book a seat or a cabin?
- For the overnight KISSAMOS sailing a cabin lets you sleep and arrive rested; the daytime ELYROS is comfortable with a standard seat. Book ahead in July and August, as cabins sell out fast.