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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Crete is to bus and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Crete. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Heraklion Port via Caserta stazione, Pallati I Sportit and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Palermo to Crete?

The distance between Palermo and Crete is 1080 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Crete without a car is to train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 37h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Palermo to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Crete bus from?

Palermo to Crete bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Palermo to Crete bus arrive?

Palermo to Crete bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 6:48 PM in Palermo and 7:48 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Crete by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 Palermo Airport to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)PMO - CHQ
9h 29m
€136–395
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)CTA - HER
6h 26m
€97–260
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to BrindisiIc
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
4. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioannina
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklion
37h 47m
Fly Palermo Airport to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sitia Airport (JSH)PMO - JSH
8h 14m
€104–365
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Korinthos
4. Take the train from Corinth to PiraeusRe
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionAbs / ...
44h 20m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto
2. Take the bus from Caserta stazione to Tirana
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 3h

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

6Weekly Planes

9h 15mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Crete.

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Distance: 1,080.2 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) 6 times a week.

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