There are 9 ways to get from Crete to Lamía by plane, train, 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens International Airport, train
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HER - ATH
- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain
7h 23m€61–139Car ferry, train via Páros
- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
- Take the carferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain Ic / ...
12h 26m€161–361Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
- Take the busferry from Chania to Lamíabusferry
15h 35mFly Sitia Airport to Athens International Airport, train
- Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane JSH - ATH
- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain
6h 41m€68–285Fly Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport, train
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CHQ - ATH
- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain
7h 46m€88–237Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane HER - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain
8h 5m€73–214Fly Chania International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane CHQ - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain
8h 28m€100–292Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain Ic / ...
12h 30m€143–305Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus Stationbus
14h 47m€74–205
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Lamía is to fly and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Lamía is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €65 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Lamía. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Lamía via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Crete and Lamía is 565 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Lamía without a car is to car ferry and train via Páros which takes 12h 26m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Crete to Lamía, including transfers.
Crete to Lamía bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Crete to Lamía bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
There are 103+ hotels available in Lamía.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Lamía, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Crete to Lamía. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the subway to Koropí, walk to Koropi, take the train to Athens, take the train to Lianokladi, walk to Lianokladi, then take the bus to Lamia. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Music School of Lamia via Paros, Port of Piraeus, Piraeus, Athens, Lianokladi, and Lianokladi in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
Flights from Sitia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
Flights from Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
Flights from Chania International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–160
Flights from Chania International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Busferry from Chania to Lamía
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Website
- Seajets
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