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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Rome is to fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Rome. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Ioannina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.

How far is it from Crete to Rome?

The distance between Crete and Rome is 1439 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Rome without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Crete to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Rome bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Rome bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crete and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 11:54 PM in Crete and 10:54 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21298+ hotels available in Rome.

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

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

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Fly from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane JSH - FCO
6h 47m
€125–249
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HER - FCO
6h 54m
€69–207
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 41m
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CHQ - FCO
5h 32m
€76–275
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
32h 41m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
34h 34m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Anagninabusferry
45h 41m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Termoli Terminal Busbusferry
4. Take the bus from Termoli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 552
46h 6m

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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8h 3mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.8 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heraklion Port to Termini via Tirana, Terminal C, Asllan Rusi, Tirana, Anagnina, and Anagnina in around 45h 41m.

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