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Rome to Heraklion

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Rome, Italy → Heraklion, Greece

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Five ways to Travel from Rome to Heraklion

Composite routes from Rome to Heraklion

Cheapest
Fastest
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$279.48
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.57–$203.26

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$59.71–$279.48

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$35.57–$203.26
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$317.59

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$266.78

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$343.00

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$495.44
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$279.48
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$266.78

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$393.81

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$279.48
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$49.54

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$152.44
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.57
Train from Roma Termini to Bari
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.19–$139.74

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$63.52
Train from Roma Termini to Bari
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$107.98

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Roma Termini to Bari
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54

Bus operators

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week

Firenze Lines

Phone:
+355696383030
Website:
firenzelines.com/
Bus from Anagnina to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Website:
facebook.com/D.o.o.VeliTrans
Bus from Roma Termini to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
18h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Vlore , station to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Tirana to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$165.15–$330.30

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Igoumenitsa to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.07

Anna Tours

Phone:
+355674053701
Website:
anna.tours/
Bus from Durrës to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.22

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

Maba Viaggi

Phone:
+355697580270
Website:
mabaviaggi.com/
Bus from Bari Centrale to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Ioannina to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.48

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.54–$457.33

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.09–$127.04

Ventouris Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4828001
Website:
ventourisferries.com/en/
Other from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsa
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$71.51

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Heraklion is to fly which costs $48.91 - $260.87 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Heraklion is to fly which takes 5h and costs $76.09 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Heraklion via Anagnina, Tirana and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 5m.

How far is it from Rome to Heraklion?

The distance between Rome and Heraklion is 1365 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Heraklion without a car is to train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 31h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Rome to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heraklion bus from?

Rome to Heraklion bus services, operated by Firenze Lines, depart from Anagnina station.

Where does the Rome to Heraklion bus arrive?

Rome to Heraklion bus services, operated by Firenze Lines, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Heraklion?

Heraklion is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 08:49 in Rome and 09:49 in Heraklion.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Heraklion. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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