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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Nice is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Nice is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Tirana, Kavajë, Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, Genoa and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 28m.

How far is it from Crete to Nice?

The distance between Crete and Nice is 1878 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Nice without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 40h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Crete to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Nice bus from?

Crete to Nice bus services, operated by Alb Trans, depart from Heraklion Port station.

Where does the Crete to Nice bus arrive?

Crete to Nice bus services, operated by Alb Trans, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Nice?

Nice is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 1:47 AM in Crete and 12:47 AM in Nice.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 11114+ hotels available in Nice.

Crete to Nice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Crete to Nice by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, car, 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 from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane JSH - NCE
18h 20m
€217–467
Fly from Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CHQ - NCE
6h 5m
€109–332
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Genova Piazza della Vittoriabusferry
4. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
40h 11m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Nicecar
31h 12m
€615–1,125
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane HER - NCE
7h 52m
€112–264
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
4. Take the train from Roma Ostiense to Ventimigliatrain Ic
44h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus via Genoa
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Kavajëbus
3. Take the busferry from Kavajë to Genova Piazza della Vittoriabusferry
4. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus 798 / ...
46h 28m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Kavajëbus
3. Take the busferry from Kavajë to Ventimigliabusferry
2d 6h
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Savona FSbusferry
4. Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain Re
2d 15h

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

3Weekly Planes

18h 17mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,877.6 km
Duration: 18h 20m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Nice, France?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a week.

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