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

The cheapest way to get from Samos to Crete is to fly which costs €100 - €200 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Samos and Crete?

No, there is no direct ferry from Samos to Crete. However, there are services departing from Vathy Samou and arriving at Heraklion Port via Mykonos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Samos to Crete?

The distance between Samos and Crete is 322 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Samos to Crete?

Book your Samos to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Samos to Crete without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 10h and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Samos to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2577+ hotels available in Crete.

Samos to Crete - 5 ways to travel via plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Crete by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SMI - HER
4h 36m
€103–195
Fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SMI - CHQ
5h 20m
€85–253
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Mykonosferry Bsf
2. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
10h
€126–294
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
35h 8m
€147–278
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane SMI - JSH
17h 20m
€112–423

Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Samos, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Olympic Air fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromSamos to Creteby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Crete by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly to Chania International Airport

Ferry, car ferry

Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

Fly to Sitia Airport