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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Lefkos is to bus and ferry which costs €65 - €130 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Lefkos is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs €65 - €150.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Lefkos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Lefkos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Karpathos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Crete to Lefkos?

The distance between Crete and Lefkos is 126 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Lefkos without a car is to ferry via Heraklion which takes 7h and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Crete to Lefkos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lefkos?

There are 337+ hotels available in Lefkos.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Lefkos by plane, ferry, 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.

Fly from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane JSH - AOK
1h 41m
€66–148
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathosferry Bsf
7h
€75–148
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus
2. Take the ferry from Sitia to Karpathosferry Bsf
8h 15m
€69–124
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane HER - AOK
4h 48m
€131–281
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane CHQ - AOK
5h 11m
€138–379
Ferry to Kasos Island Public Airport
1. Take the ferry from Sitia to Kasosferry
4h 16m
€117–359

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.5 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Olympic Air flies from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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How to get fromCrete to Lefkosby plane, ferry, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Lefkos by plane, ferry, or bus

Fly from Sitia Airport

Ferry

Bus, ferry

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly from Chania International Airport

Ferry to Kasos Island Public Airport