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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Crete is to train and bus which costs €29 - €75 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Crete is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Rome to Crete?

The distance between Rome and Crete is 286 km. The road distance is 261.6 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 taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Rome to Crete, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rome to Crete?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Crete is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rome to Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 166+ hotels available in Crete.

Rome to Crete - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Crete by train, taxi, bus, or car

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Beneventotrain 9917
2. Take the taxi from Benevento to Cretetaxi
2h 50m
€99–146
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Avellino, Via Giuseppe Cappucciobus
3. Take the bus from Avellino, Via G. Cappuccio to Lapiobus
4h 31m
€29–72
Drive 261.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Cretecar 261.6 km
2h 47m
€41–60
Train, bus via Roma Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Avellino, Via Giuseppe Cappucciobus
3. Take the bus from Avellino, Via G. Cappuccio to Lapiobus
4h 36m
€36–67

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Rome to Crete. However, you can take the train to Benevento then take the taxi to Crete. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Lapio via Napoli Centrale, Napoli, Autostazione Metropark, Avellino, Via Giuseppe Cappuccio, and Avellino, Via G. Cappuccio in around 4h 31m.

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