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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Epirus is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €50 - €75 and takes 22h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Epirus is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Epirus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heraklion and arriving at Ioannina. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Crete to Epirus?

The distance between Crete and Epirus is 949 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Epirus without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h and costs €60 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Crete to Epirus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Epirus bus from?

Crete to Epirus bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Epirus bus arrive?

Crete to Epirus bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

Where can I stay near Epirus?

There are 726+ hotels available in Epirus.

Crete to Epirus - 6 ways to travel via car ferry, car, bus and ferry, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Epirus by car ferry, car, busferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Ioánninacar
11h 39m
€160–200
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Ioanninabusferry
22h 45m
€51–74
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
16h
€60–85
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane JSH - IOA
17h 52m
€117–410
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane HER - IOA
3h 54m
€62–230
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane CHQ - IOA
4h 42m
€124–378

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

11Weekly Planes

20h 21mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 948.8 km
Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Epirus, Greece?

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A operates a vehicle from Heraklion to Ioannina once daily. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 16h. Alternatively, Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) twice daily.

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