Getting there

Sougia is located at the end of a long valley in the south-west of Crete (see map), about 75 km from the city of Hania. This scenic road goes up to the pass of Agia Irini and back down to sea level and is therefore quite a winding road. It takes just under two hours to cover that distance by car.

Public transport to Sougia is very limited: there are only one or two (depending on the time of the year) buses a day from and to Hania. The journey takes a little over two hours and costs Euro 4,55. You can see the exact (and hopefully up-to-date) timetable on the KTEL web site.

Taxi is a frequent option for those who come to Sougia. Approximate costs of a taxi from / to Chania airport in 2008 is Euro 80, to Chania city Euro 70.
If you need a taxi out of Sougia, make sure that you book it in advance as there, only two taxis based in Sougia and they may be busy. If you want to organize an airport transfer from Chania airport to Sougia you can contact:
Vangelis Paterakis at +30 6977745160, fax +30 2823051690
Giorgos Falagaris at +30 6972370480 and +30 2823051485. You can also email him (in English, German or Greek)

Taxi boats and cruises Captain George has several boats that can be hired for short trips and excursions

Car rental There is no car rental company in Sougia.

On foot Most people who arrive to Sougia are coming from Paleohora, the next village to the West. It is a popular coastal walk which takes about 4 hours.

By boat It is also possible to get to Sougia by boat from Paleohora, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Hora Sfakion. You can even take your car or motorcycle on it. Bear in mind that the boats may get cancelled if the sea is rough.

Boat timetable: the boat timetable varies a little depending on the time of the year and from year to year. See the time-table.