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How to get fromIrákleio to Creteby train, plane, helicopter, car ferry, busferry, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Take the train from Metamorfosi to Peania - Kantzatrain train
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane ATH - HER
    2h 54m
    €46–113

  2. Helicopter, car ferry

    1. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    7h 2m
    €682–1,099

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    9h 35m
    €121–281

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus bus
    12h 33m

  5. Train, fly to Chania International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metamorfosi to Peania - Kantzatrain train
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane plane ATH - CHQ
    3h 28m
    €72–211

  6. Fly to Sitia Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane plane ATH - JSH
    3h 3m
    €50–261

  7. Car ferry via Iraklio

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    11h 35m
    €46–171

  8. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry ferry Hsw
    11h 35m
    €51–181

Irákleio to Crete by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Irákleio, Attica, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port twice daily. Tickets cost €120–280 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Olympic Air flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH) 6 times a week.

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