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How to get fromCrete to Chalkídaby plane, train, car ferry, helicopter, bus, busferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Chalkída by plane, train, car ferry, helicopter, bus, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, train

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    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane HER - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    4h 21m
    €38–108

  2. Car ferry, helicopter, train

    1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Athens Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    4. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train Re
    8h
    €697–1,119

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Ag. Anargyroi to Chalkidatrain train Re
    10h 21m
    €138–334

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Chalcisbus bus
    15h 17m

  5. Fly from Sitia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JSH - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    3h 39m
    €51–249

  6. Fly from Chania International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CHQ - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    4h 44m
    €70–211

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the train from Ag. Anargyroi to Chalkidatrain train Re
    12h 39m
    €60–156

Crete to Chalkída by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Chalkída, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Chalkída. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the line 2201 train to Ska, then take the train to Chalkida. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Chalkida via Thira Santorini Port, Santorini Heliport, Mykonos Heliport, Athens Heliport, Athens Airport, and Ska in around 8h.

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