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 €75 - €280 and takes 1h 56m.

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 1h 56m and costs €75 - €280.

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 4m.

How far is it from Catania to Crete?

The distance between Catania and Crete is 1019 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 ferry and bus which takes 36h 16m and costs .

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 25m 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 8:59 AM in Catania and 9:59 AM in Crete.

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

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

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

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

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

Fly to Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CTA - JSH
8h 25m
€120–320
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
1h 56m
€75–273
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
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 16m
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CTA - CHQ
5h 20m
€113–352
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 car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
39h 24m
Bus and ferry, bus
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 4m
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 Abs / ...
41h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
2. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
44h 35m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

6Weekly Planes

12h 35mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Catania to Crete.

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Distance: 1,018.8 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and three other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH) 6 times a week.

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