Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Crete

See all options

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Ioanninabus bus
    3. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane IOA - HER
    7h 35m

  2. Flying Dolphin, bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sarandë to Port of Corfuferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Corfu to Artabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the busferry from Árta to Chaniabusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus bus
    26h 39m
    €93–114

  3. Bus, helicopter, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nivice to Athens Larissis Stationbus bus
    2. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    4. Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    14h 32m
    €743–1,163

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lukove to Athens Larissis Stationbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    17h 59m
    €166–329

  5. Bus, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly to Chania International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Ioanninabus bus
    3. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane plane IOA - CHQ
    8h 44m

  6. Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

    1. Take the bus from Sarandë to Durrësbus bus
    2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane TIA - HER
    8h 46m
    €102–275

  7. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarande,Posta Shqiptare to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    19h 4m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Ioanninabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry bus ferry
    20h 33m

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sarandë to Crete.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 766.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Sarandë, Albania and Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Sarandë to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Gjirokastër, take the bus to Ioannina, take the taxi to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) 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 Sarandë to Heraklion Port via Nivice, Athens Larissis Station, Athens, Athens Airport, Athens Heliport, Mykonos Heliport, Santorini Heliport, and Thira Santorini Port in around 14h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides