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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Syracuse is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €260 and takes 27h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Syracuse is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Siracusa - Corso Umberto via Ioannina, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 13m.

How far is it from Crete to Syracuse?

The distance between Crete and Syracuse is 1728 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Syracuse without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Brindisi which takes 36h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 36h 13m to get from Crete to Syracuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Syracuse bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Syracuse bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crete and Syracuse?

Syracuse is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 4:38 PM in Crete and 3:38 PM in Syracuse.

Where can I stay near Syracuse?

There are 2968+ hotels available in Syracuse.

Crete to Syracuse - 6 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Syracuse by busferry, bus, plane, ferry, or car ferry

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Bus and ferry, bus via Brindisi
best
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 bus from Brindisi to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus
36h 13m
Fly from Sitia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane JSH - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus
27h 27m
€62–253
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platenbus
42h 32m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platenbus
42h 57m
Bus and ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the carferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Siracusabus 590
2d
Fly from Chania International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CHQ - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus
7h 47m
€105–297

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 1,728.1 km
Duration: 36h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Crete to Syracuse. However, you can take the vehicle to Ioannina, walk to Ioannina, take the bus to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the vehicle to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, take the line 3 bus to Brindisi - Porta Mesagne, walk to Brindisi, then take the bus to Siracusa - Corso Umberto. Alternatively, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

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