What is the cheapest way to get from Valletta to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Valletta to Crete is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Valletta to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Valletta to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Valletta and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Valletta to Crete. However, there are services departing from Valletta and arriving at Heraklion via Scicli, Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 9m.

How far is it from Valletta to Crete?

The distance between Valletta and Crete is 979 km.

How do I travel from Valletta to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Valletta to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 45h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Valletta to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valletta to Crete bus from?

Valletta to Crete bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.

Where does the Valletta to Crete bus arrive?

Valletta to Crete bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.

What is the time difference between Valletta and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Valletta. It is currently 7:07 AM in Valletta and 8:07 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2818+ hotels available in Crete.

Valletta to Crete - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Valletta to Crete by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MLA - HER
6h 20m
€83–244
Fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MLA - CHQ
4h 44m
€54–292
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Piraeusbus
4. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
45h 51m
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MLA - JSH
14h 4m
€132–252
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
47h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
2d
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Lushnjëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Tiranabus
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
2d 6h

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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5h 16mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 978.9 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Valletta, Malta and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.

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