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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Crete is to bus and bus and ferry via Thessaloníki which costs €150 - €210 and takes 41h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Crete. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Heraklion via Ferizaj and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Crete?

The distance between Zurich and Crete is 1939 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 39h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Zurich to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Crete bus from?

Zurich to Crete bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Zürich station.

Where does the Zurich to Crete bus arrive?

Zurich to Crete bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Ferizaj station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 11:24 AM in Zurich and 12:24 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich 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 to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ZRH - HER
5h 19m
€103–319
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
39h 31m
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZRH - CHQ
5h 48m
€139–348
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane ZRH - JSH
18h 58m
€117–388
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
41h 4m
€157–201
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Budapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
46h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
47h 46m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
2d 1h

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,938.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Comlux, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 3 times a day.

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