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How to get from Souda to Athens
4 ways, 279 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 31m | €110–170 estimated |
| Ferry | 11h 48m | €74–212 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 20h 12m | €50–70 estimated |
| Taxi | 20h 12m | €600–900 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 19:4811h 48m · directANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries Πειραιάς - Χανιά (Σούδα)€74–212
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Souda to Athens?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 31m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 279 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Souda to Athens?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €50. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Souda to Athens?
- About 1h 1m in the air (CHQ → ATH), about 4h 31m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run €110–170; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Athens from Souda by road?
- About 501 km, roughly 20h 12m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €50–70; tolls and parking are extra.