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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Crete is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Crete. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Heraklion via Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.

How far is it from Rome to Crete?

The distance between Rome and Crete is 1365 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Crete without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 32h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rome to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Crete bus from?

Rome to Crete bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Crete bus arrive?

Rome to Crete bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 12:01 AM in Rome and 1:01 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2569+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Crete by plane, car, ferry, car ferry, train, 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”
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane FCO - HER
4h 58m
€84–249
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Porto Di Brindisicar
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Port of Piraeuscar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
27h 14m
€339–561
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Brindisitrain Fr / ...
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
32h 13m
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane FCO - JSH
7h 17m
€108–318
Train, ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
35h 7m
€147–298
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
35h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus via Chania
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Chaniabusferry
4. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
43h 9m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
47h 8m

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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3h 47mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,364.8 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Ulendo Airlink, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Termini to Heraklion Port via Anagnina, Anagnina, Tirana, Pallati I Sportit, Pallati I Verdhe, and Tirana in around 47h 8m.

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