What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $430 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh is to fly and bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $140 - $430.

How far is it from Crete to Mersa Matruh?

The distance between Crete and Mersa Matruh is 1318 km.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh?

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mersa Matruh?

There are 299+ hotels available in Mersa Matruh.

Crete to Mersa Matruh - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh by plane or bus

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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, bus
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)HER - CAI
2. Take the bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruh
12h 39m
$148–422
Fly from Chania International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)CHQ - CAI
2. Take the bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruh
13h 17m
$173–444

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

29Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,317.7 km
Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Mersa Matruh, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Mersa Matruh. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport, take the line 111 bus to Baron Palace, walk to Kolyet el Banat, take the line 3 train to Adly Mansour, walk to Adly Mansour, then take the bus to Mersa Matruh. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport, take the line 111 bus to Baron Palace, walk to Kolyet el Banat, take the line 3 train to Adly Mansour, walk to Adly Mansour, then take the bus to Mersa Matruh.

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How to get fromCrete to Mersa Matruhby plane or bus

There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Mersa Matruh by plane or bus

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, bus

Fly from Chania International Airport, bus