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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Kalamata is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €55 - €85 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Kalamata is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €70 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Kalamata?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Kalamata. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Kalamata via Chania, ΑΓ. Διονυσιοσ and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

How far is it from Crete to Kalamata?

The distance between Crete and Kalamata is 351 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Kalamata without a car is to car ferry and bus via Páros which takes 13h 6m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Crete to Kalamata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Kalamata bus from?

Crete to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Kalamata bus arrive?

Crete to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Kalamata?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Kalamata.

Crete to Kalamata - 5 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Crete to Kalamata by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane HER - KLX
2h 45m
€72–353
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
17h 21m
€56–85
Car ferry, bus via Páros
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
13h 6m
€168–401
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
13h 11m
€149–345
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
15h 16m
€76–179

Crete to Kalamata by ferry, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

15h 16mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Kalamata.

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Distance: 350.8 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Aegean Airlines flies from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 4 times a week.

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