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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Palermo is to fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Palermo via Ioannina, Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 8m.

How far is it from Crete to Palermo?

The distance between Crete and Palermo is 1234 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Palermo without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 37h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Crete to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Palermo bus from?

Crete to Palermo bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Palermo bus arrive?

Crete to Palermo bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 4:06 AM in Crete and 3:06 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6270+ hotels available in Palermo.

Crete to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Palermo by plane, busferry, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane JSH - PMO
5h 52m
€70–270
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 Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
37h 57m
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HER - PMO
5h 9m
€74–198
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CHQ - PMO
7h 17m
€91–266
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry, ferry
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 Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Napoli - Porto Immacolatellabus
5. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
37h 59m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Brindisi to Palermobus
39h 8m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
42h 53m
Bus and ferry, bus via Caserta
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Caserta stazionebusferry
3. Take the bus from Caserta pzza Garibaldi to Palermo Terminal Busbus
2d 2h

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,234.3 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Palermo, Italy?

Olympic Air, Volotea, and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a week.

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