The cheapest and fastest ferries from Chania to Malia
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Chania to Malia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chania to Malia will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Chania for Malia on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct ferries cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Chania to Malia Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Chania to Malia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Chania to Malia ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:31 AM Chania | 2h29 | 7:00 AM Malia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Chania | 2h30 | 7:45 PM Malia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Chania | 2h30 | 5:00 AM Malia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Chania to Malia
Ferries from Chania to Malia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 20:50. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (134 km) distance in 2h 15m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 72 nautical miles (134 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 2h 15m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 20:50 |
FAQs: Ferry from Chania to Malia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chania to Malia by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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