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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heraklion to Palermo

Composite routes from Heraklion to Palermo

Cheapest
39 h 14 min
Car
1724 km.
from $94
Fastest
2 h 23 min
Plane
Other
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1095 km.
from $149.84
38 h 18 min
Bus, Train
1095 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$445.82

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$58.59–$216.54
Plane from Santorini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$267.49

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$369.40
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$394.87

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$58.59–$216.54
Plane from Santorini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$267.49
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$254.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brindisi to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$101.90
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Vlorë to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Cosenza
Ave. Duration:
12h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Marconi Hotel, Rende to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.65–$33.12

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$20.38

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Ioannina to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Ioannina to Lushnjë
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Lushnjë to Bari
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Sita Sud

Phone:
+39 080 579 0211
Email:
Website:
sitasudtrasporti.it/
Bus from Bari Porto to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.12
Bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.39

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Chania to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$89.16

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.53–$127.38

Train operators

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$63.69

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Port of Naples to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.03–$57.32

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$140.12

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Palermo is to fly which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Palermo via Ioannina, Vlorë and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 17m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Palermo?

The distance between Heraklion and Palermo is 1153 km.

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

The best way to get from Heraklion to Palermo without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 37h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Heraklion to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion to Palermo bus from?

Heraklion to Palermo bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion to Palermo bus arrive?

Heraklion to Palermo bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Heraklion. It is currently 09:19 in Heraklion and 08:19 in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5321+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $36.11 per night.
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