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

The cheapest way to get from Epirus to Crete is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 20h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Epirus to Crete is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Epirus and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ioannina and arriving at Heraklion. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Epirus to Crete?

The distance between Epirus and Crete is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Epirus to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h and costs €60 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Epirus to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Epirus to Crete bus from?

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

Where does the Epirus to Crete bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Crete.

Epirus to Crete - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Epirus to Crete by plane, car, car ferry, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane IOA - HER
3h 49m
€64–230
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Chaniabusferry
2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
20h 19m
€52–75
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ioánnina to Port of Piraeuscar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
11h 38m
€208–351
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
16h
€60–85
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane IOA - CHQ
6h 27m
€125–379

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.8 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Epirus, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines flies from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day. Alternatively, KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A operates a vehicle from Ioannina to Heraklion once daily. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 16h.

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