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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Crete is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Crete. However, there are services departing from Zürich hbf and arriving at Heraklion via Skopje, Transporten Centar and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.

How far is it from Zurich to Crete?

The distance between Zurich and Crete is 1939 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 41h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Zurich to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Crete bus from?

Zurich to Crete bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Zürich hbf station.

Where does the Zurich to Crete bus arrive?

Zurich to Crete bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 2:20 PM in Zurich and 3:20 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3038+ hotels available in Crete.

Zurich to Crete - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ZRH - HER
5h 17m
€85–274
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
3. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
41h 14m
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZRH - CHQ
5h 51m
€126–312
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Zürich hbf to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
42h 51m
€226–280
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
44h 3m
€305–525
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
47h 49m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
2d 1h
€205–407

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

47Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,939 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Crete, Greece?

Condor Flugdienst, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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