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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Crete is to fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Crete. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Heraklion via Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.

How far is it from Catania to Crete?

The distance between Catania and Crete is 864 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 36h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Catania to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Crete bus from?

Catania to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.

How long is the flight from Catania to Crete?

There is no direct flight from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 14h 55m and has one stopover.

Where does the Catania to Crete bus arrive?

Catania to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Catania and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Catania. It is currently 2:41 PM in Catania and 3:41 PM in Crete.

Which airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, easyJet and two other airlines offer flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2577+ hotels available in Crete.

Catania to Crete - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Crete by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CTA - CHQ
5h 40m
€104–292
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CTA - HER
2h 1m
€58–203
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisibus
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
36h 54m
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CTA - JSH
8h 55m
€95–330
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Piraeusbus
3. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
39h 44m
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
41h 3m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Asf / ...
42h 34m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Lushnjëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
2d

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

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Distance: 863.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) once daily.

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