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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Alicante is to fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Alicante is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Thessaloniki and Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Crete to Alicante?

The distance between Crete and Alicante is 2248 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Alicante without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Crete to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Alicante bus from?

Crete to Alicante bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Alicante bus arrive?

Crete to Alicante bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 2:36 AM in Crete and 1:36 AM in Alicante.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4531+ hotels available in Alicante.

Crete to Alicante - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Alicante by plane, busferry, bus, or train

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1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CHQ - ALC
8h 52m
€104–234
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
2d 9h
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
3d 5h
€283–423

Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 56mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,247.6 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily.

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