There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Kalamata by plane, car ferry, car, 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- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane CHQ - KLX
5h 13m€154–471Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
- Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
17h 16m€56–81Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Drive from Port of Piraeus to Kalamatacar
10h 2m€130–155Car ferry, bus via Páros
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
- Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
12h 26m€189–214Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
12h 41m€114–127Car ferry, bus #2
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
14h 26m€64–179Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
14h 26m€57–90
Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Kalamata is to ferry and bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Kalamata is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €150 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Kalamata. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Kalamata via Chania, Σταθμοσ Ησαπ and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
The distance between Crete and Kalamata is 286 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Kalamata without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 16m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Crete to Kalamata, including transfers.
Crete to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Crete to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
There are 1184+ hotels available in Kalamata.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Kalamata, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) once daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Kalamata International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Chania International Airport to Kalamata International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–430
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- info@ktelmessinias.gr
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
- Book at
- https://ktelbus.gr/mes/ticketweb/
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €89–90
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €99–102
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Phone
- +30 21 0419 7400
- info@anek.gr
- Website
- anek.gr
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €35–60
- Airplane-type seats
- €40–60
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €100–150
Ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide