There are 3 ways to get from Methóni to Crete by bus, plane, or busferry
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Methoni to Kalamatabus
- Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane KLX - HER
4h 32m€94–264Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Methoni to Kalamatabus
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Patrasbus
- Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
21h 54m€87–103Bus, bus and ferry via Corinth
- Take the bus from Methoni to Kalamatabus
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Isthmosbus
- Take the bus from Isthmos to Aígiobus
- Take the busferry from Aigio to Chaniabusferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
22h 56m€87–101
Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methóni to Crete is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €85 - €110 and takes 21h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Methóni to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Methóni to Crete. However, there are services departing from Methoni and arriving at Heraklion via Kalamata, Patra and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
The distance between Methóni and Crete is 415 km.
The best way to get from Methóni to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 54m and costs €85 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Methóni to Crete, including transfers.
Methóni to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Methoni station.
Methóni to Crete bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Kalamata station.
There are 3123+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Methóni, Peloponnese, Greece and Crete, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Methóni to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Kalamata, take the bus to Kalamata International Airport, walk to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, then take the line 6 bus to Néa Alikarnassós. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Methoni to Heraklion via Kalamata, Patras, Patra, Chania, and Chania in around 21h 54m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Methoni to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Methoni to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Kalamata to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Methoni to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Kalamata to Isthmos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Kalamata to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.ktelachaias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Busferry from Patra to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Busferry from Aigio to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €37
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 27410 754 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkorinthias.gr
Bus from Isthmos to Aígio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.ktelkorinthias.gr/
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