What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Crete is to fly which costs €50 - €650 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Crete. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Heraklion via Lushnjë and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 21m.

How far is it from Bologna to Crete?

The distance between Bologna and Crete is 1567 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Crete without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 38h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Crete?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bologna to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Crete bus from?

Bologna to Crete bus services, operated by M&B Travel, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Crete bus arrive?

Bologna to Crete bus services, operated by M&B Travel, arrive at Lushnjë station.

What is the time difference between Bologna and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Bologna. It is currently 10:05 PM in Bologna and 11:05 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3120+ hotels available in Crete.

Bologna to Crete - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Crete by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BLQ - HER
4h 43m
€54–620
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
38h 54m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Durrëscarferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Piraeusbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
39h 9m
€283–693
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane BLQ - JSH
14h 22m
€80–320
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane BLQ - CHQ
5h 12m
€82–303
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Bologna Centrale to Lushnjëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
43h 21m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Bologna Centrale to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
45h 9m
Train, car ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Durrëscarferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
46h 1m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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Distance: 1,567 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Crete, Greece?

Ryanair, Neos, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bologna Centrale to Heraklion Port via Tirana, Asllan Rusi, Terminal D, and Tirana in around 45h 9m.

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