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How to get fromPatras to Heraklionby bus, train, plane, car, car ferry, busferry, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Patras to Heraklion by bus, train, plane, car, car ferry, busferry, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane ATH - HER
    5h 56m
    €59–143

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus bus
    15h 12m
    €58

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Patras to Port of Piraeuscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 3m
    €159–337

  4. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane SKG - HER
    9h 26m
    €98–255

  5. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane plane ATH - CHQ
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklionshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    €188–401

  6. Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

    1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane IOA - HER
    9h 24m
    €137–358

  7. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus C3e / ...
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 22m
    €133–300

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry ferry Hsw
    15h 16m
    €71–213

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Heraklion, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Heraklion. However, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Ano Liosia, take the line 2202 train to Koropi, walk to Koropí, take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) 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 vehicle from Patras to Heraklion Port via Port of Piraeus in around 10h 3m.

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