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Pet-Friendly Transport in Chania, Bus, Ferry & KTEL

🇬🇷Chania, Greece·Updated 12 June 2026

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Chania's walled old town walks in 15 minutes. Beyond, the Souda port (7 km east) handles the overnight ANEK/Minoan ferry to Piraeus, the KTEL bus network reaches every west-Crete village, and Chania airport (CHQ) on the Akrotiri peninsula is 14 km north-east.

ANEK / Minoan Lines Ferry (Souda)

Overnight ferry Souda (Chania), Piraeus (Athens), departing 21:00, arriving 06:00. 9-hour crossing. Pet-friendly cabins available on request. The most relaxed way to bring a dog from mainland Greece.

🐾 Pet-friendly cabins ~30 to 50 EUR supplement. Dogs must be leashed in public areas, kennel cage available on deck (free) for those without cabin.

💡 Book the pet-cabin at the same time as your ticket, only 8 per ship, sell out in summer. Bring familiar bedding for the dog. Souda port is 7 km east of Chania, bus 11 from the centre 1.80 EUR.

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KTEL West Crete Buses

West-Cretan inter-city and village bus network. Direct lines to Heraklion (3h), Rethymno (1h), Kissamos (45 min, gateway to Balos and Falassarna), and Sougia/Paleochora on the south coast. Departures from the main Chania bus station on Kydonias street.

🐾 Small dogs in carriers travel free. Larger dogs at driver's discretion (some refuse on long lines).

💡 Bus to Elafonissi runs once daily in summer (departs 09:00 from Chania, returns 17:00), the cheapest no-car day trip with a small dog in carrier.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Chania Airport (CHQ) Aegean / SKY Express

Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis on the Akrotiri peninsula, 14 km north-east of the centre. Year-round Aegean and SKY Express flights to Athens; summer charter and low-cost flights to all major EU hubs.

🐾 Aegean and SKY Express accept dogs in cabin under 8 kg (carrier included) for a fixed fee around 50 EUR per leg. Larger dogs travel in hold; book at least 48h ahead.

💡 Bus E from the airport to central Chania runs every 60–90 min (2.50 EUR, small dogs in carrier free), or taxi 35 EUR fixed fare.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Chania has no metro or tram, urban buses and taxis cover transit. The walled centre is fully walkable.
2.Chania CHQ airport is 14 km north-east on the Akrotiri peninsula, bus E (2.50 EUR) or taxi 35 EUR fixed.
3.Athens (Piraeus) overnight ferry from Souda is far easier than flying with a medium or large dog, cabin + sleep + arrive rested.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the Athens–Chania ferry?

Yes. ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines (joint code-share on the Souda–Piraeus line) both offer pet-friendly cabins for ~30–50 EUR supplement, with 8 per ship. Outside cabin, dogs travel in deck kennel cages (free). Book early in summer.

How do I get from Chania airport to the centre with a dog?

Bus E runs every 60–90 min from outside the terminal to the KTEL station (2.50 EUR, small dogs in carrier free). Taxi is 35 EUR fixed fare to the Old Town; call ahead for a large dog.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Chania has no metro or tram, urban buses and taxis cover transit. The walled centre is fully walkable.

2.Chania CHQ airport is 14 km north-east on the Akrotiri peninsula, bus E (2.50 EUR) or taxi 35 EUR fixed.

3.Athens (Piraeus) overnight ferry from Souda is far easier than flying with a medium or large dog, cabin + sleep + arrive rested.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the Athens–Chania ferry?

How do I get from Chania airport to the centre with a dog?

Bus E runs every 60–90 min from outside the terminal to the KTEL station (2.50 EUR, small dogs in carrier free). Taxi is 35 EUR fixed fare to the Old Town; call ahead for a large dog.