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 €50 - €240 and takes 25h 12m.

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 42m 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 - Von Platen via Ioannina, Vlorë and Catania Via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.

How far is it from Crete to Syracuse?

The distance between Crete and Syracuse is 1774 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 car ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 34h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 34h 46m 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 3:58 PM in Crete and 2:58 PM in Syracuse.

Where can I stay near Syracuse?

There are 3047+ hotels available in Syracuse.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Brindisi to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus
34h 46m
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
25h 12m
€55–240
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, bus via Bari
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Siracusabus 590
43h 43m
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 42m
€105–297

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

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Distance: 1,773.7 km
Duration: 34h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Crete to Syracuse. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Piraeus, walk to Piraeus, take the bus to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the vehicle to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Via Del Mare, take the bus to Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, 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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