There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Málaga by plane, busferry, bus, or train
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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane HER - AGP
8h 43m€97–263Bus and ferry, bus, train via Madrid
- Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
- Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
2d 8hFly from Chania International Airport
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane CHQ - AGP
9h 1m€109–281Fly from Sitia Airport
- Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane JSH - AGP
15h 56m€136–417Bus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
- Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
2d 10hBus and ferry, bus via Tarragona
- Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
- Take the bus from Tirana to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Malaga Eeaabus
2d 19hBus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
- Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
3d 14h€303–443
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Málaga is to fly which costs €95 - €270 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Málaga is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs €95 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Malaga Eeaa via Tirana and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Crete and Málaga is 2672 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Málaga without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train via Madrid which takes 2 days 8h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Crete to Málaga, including transfers.
Crete to Málaga bus services, operated by Alb Trans, depart from Heraklion Port station.
Crete to Málaga bus services, operated by Alb Trans, arrive at Tirana station.
Málaga is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 8:40 PM in Crete and 7:40 PM in Málaga.
There are 12394+ hotels available in Málaga.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Málaga, Spain?
Ulendo Airlink, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Málaga Airport (AGP) once daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Málaga Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Flights from Chania International Airport to Málaga Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–350
Flights from Sitia Airport to Málaga Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–420
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alb Trans
Busferry from Heraklion Port to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Alb Trans
Busferry from Heraklion Port to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Alb Trans
Busferry from Heraklion Port to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Alb Trans
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