There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Máleme by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Máleme is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Máleme is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Máleme. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Maleme via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Crete and Máleme is 157 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Máleme without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Crete to Máleme, including transfers.
Crete to Máleme bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Crete to Máleme bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crete to Máleme is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Crete to Máleme.
There are 3553+ hotels available in Máleme.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Máleme, Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Heraklion to Chania hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- 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/
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