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19 h 11 min
751 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ionian Islands to Crete

Composite routes from Ionian Islands to Crete

Cheapest
19 h 11 min
Car
751 km.
from $41
Other
17 h 6 min
Bus, Train
470 km.
from $145.98
18 h 47 min
Bus, Train
470 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$216.54

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$573.20
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$496.77
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$433.08
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$331.18
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$534.99

TUI fly Belgium

Website:
tuifly.be/
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$433.08

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$573.20
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$471.30
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.30–$331.18
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$458.56
Plane from Preveza Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$509.51

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$11.20
Train from Kiato to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$11.20
Bus from Patra to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
info@fastferries.com.gr
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$152.85

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
booking@goldenstarferries.gr
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
customer@minoan.gr
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
info@anek.gr
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
info@ktelachaias.gr
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Patras to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

KTEL Zakythos

Phone:
+302695022255
Email:
info@ktel-zakynthos.gr
Website:
ktel-zakynthos.gr/gr/
Bus from Zakynthos to Patras
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Patra to Chania
Ave. Duration:
12h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$62.42
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ionian Islands to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Ionian Islands to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 19h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ionian Islands to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Ionian Islands to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $86.96 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Ionian Islands and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Ionian Islands to Crete. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Heraklion via Patra and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.

How far is it from Ionian Islands to Crete?

The distance between Ionian Islands and Crete is 474 km.

How do I travel from Ionian Islands to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Ionian Islands to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train and car ferry which takes 17h 6m and costs $59.78 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Ionian Islands to Crete?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ionian Islands to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ionian Islands to Crete bus from?

Ionian Islands to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Ionian Islands to Crete bus arrive?

Ionian Islands to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Patras station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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