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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Crete is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Crete is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Crete. However, there are services departing from Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V and arriving at Heraklion via Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.

How far is it from Lecce to Crete?

The distance between Lecce and Crete is 854 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 27h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Lecce to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Crete bus from?

Lecce to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto station.

Where does the Lecce to Crete bus arrive?

Lecce to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Lecce and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Lecce. It is currently 5:02 PM in Lecce and 6:02 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2945+ hotels available in Crete.

Lecce to Crete - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Lecce to Crete by plane, busferry, bus, shuttle, or ferry

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Fly Brindisi Airport to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane BDS - CHQ
8h 55m
€122–350
Fly Brindisi Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BDS - HER
8h 7m
€86–212
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
27h 18m
Bus and ferry, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane TIA - HER
13h 19m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
28h 49m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
36h 32m

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 853.7 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

Ryanair flies from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Heraklion Port via Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Durrës, Durrës, Tirana, and Tirana in around 36h 32m.

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