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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Crete is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Crete. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Heraklion via Brindisi - Porta Mesagne, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 43m.

How far is it from Messina to Crete?

The distance between Messina and Crete is 1120 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 33h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 20h 10m to get from Messina to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Crete bus from?

Messina to Crete bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Crete bus arrive?

Messina to Crete bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Brindisi station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 1:23 PM in Messina and 2:23 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Crete by bus, plane, busferry, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sitia Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CTA - JSH
20h 10m
€157–249
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CTA - HER
5h 16m
€88–280
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisibus
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
33h 43m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CTA - CHQ
9h 15m
€114–389
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane PMO - CHQ
10h 56m
€137–452
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
38h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Korinthosbus
3. Take the train from Corinth to Piraeustrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
39h 9m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
47h 8m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

5Weekly Planes

17h 25mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Crete.

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Distance: 1,120.2 km
Duration: 20h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Heraklion Port via Durrës, Durrës, Tirana, and Tirana in around 47h 8m.

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