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 €95 - €290 and takes 5h 10m.

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 10m and costs €95 - €290.

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 38h 52m.

How far is it from Crete to Palermo?

The distance between Crete and Palermo is 1153 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 38h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 5:49 AM in Crete and 4:49 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5728+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Palermo by plane, busferry, bus, train, 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HER - PMO
5h 10m
€99–287
Bus and ferry, bus, train
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 train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
38h 4m
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CHQ - PMO
8h 33m
€111–415
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
38h 52m
Ferry, train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the train from Piraeus to Korinthostrain Re
3. Take the bus from Korinthos to Vlorëbus
4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
43h 28m
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 Viale Vittorio Veneto to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2d 2h

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 44mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,152.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Volotea and Aegean Airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week.

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