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37 h 45 min
1593 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Messina to Crete

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Cheapest
By car (1 593 km)
37 h 45 min
1593 km.
from $87
Other
Rideshare
37 h 45 min
1593 km.
from $20.78
Train, Plane (Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
8 h 45 min
897 km.
from $247.61
Train, Plane (Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
11 h 15 min
897 km.
from $111.74
Train, Plane (Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
6 h 24 min
897 km.
from $145.33
Train, Plane (Train to Palermo Airport)
7 h 54 min
897 km.
from $222.03
Train, Plane (Train to Palermo Airport)
13 h
897 km.
from $204.75
Ferry, Plane
9 h 52 min
897 km.
from $201.34
Bus, Train
38 h 34 min
897 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$114.34–$533.58
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$571.69
Plane from Palermo Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.47–$228.68

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$59.71–$279.49

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Palermo Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$228.68
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$76.23–$266.79

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.69–$381.13

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.34–$533.58
Plane from Palermo Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$228.68
Plane from Naples International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$76.23–$266.79
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$41.92–$241.38

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$41.92–$241.38

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$355.72

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$22.87
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$50.82
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$127.04

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.23–$101.63

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.76–$44.47
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.03–$45.74

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Korinthos to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.83–$11.17

Bus operators

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
17h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week

Liko & Kosta Tours

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

Top Lines

Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Vlorë to Korinthos
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Ioannina to Chania
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.09–$88.93
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.25–$21.60

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Ioannina to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.75

Other operators

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.49

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.55–$457.35

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Crete is to train and fly which costs $43.48 - $217.39 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Crete is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Crete. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Heraklion via Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 8m.

How far is it from Messina to Crete?

The distance between Messina and Crete is 963 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Crete without a car is to ferry and train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 32h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Messina to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Crete bus from?

Messina to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Crete bus arrive?

Messina to Crete bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 05:49 in Messina and 06:49 in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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