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 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 €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 53m.

How far is it from Crete to Palermo?

The distance between Crete and Palermo is 1080 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 car ferry and bus and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 37h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 1:26 PM in Crete and 12:26 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Palermo by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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 Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CHQ - PMO
8h 32m
€116–435
Fly from Sitia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane JSH - PMO
5h 32m
€83–286
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 39m
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
€99–287
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
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 53m
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 33m
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

Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 5mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,080 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily.

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