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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Crete is to fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Crete is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Crete. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Heraklion via Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 4m.

How far is it from Catania to Crete?

The distance between Catania and Crete is 937 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 39h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Catania to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Crete bus from?

Catania to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.

How long is the flight from Catania to Crete?

There is no direct flight from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 25m and has one stopover.

Where does the Catania to Crete bus arrive?

Catania to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Catania and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Catania. It is currently 4:51 AM in Catania and 5:51 AM in Crete.

Which airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express and easyJet offer flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3118+ hotels available in Crete.

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

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

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CTA - HER
1h 56m
€57–168
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Piraeusbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
39h 44m
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CTA - CHQ
3h 55m
€76–237
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CTA - JSH
10h 25m
€110–210
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
41h 4m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Salerno to Ginosatrain Re
3. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
41h 26m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
42h 34m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Lushnjëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
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Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 936.7 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

Ryanair and Aegean Airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 6 times a week.

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