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Skopje, Macedonia → Heraklion, Greece

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Seven ways to Travel from Skopje to Heraklion

Composite routes from Skopje to Heraklion

Cheapest
20 h 23 min
Car
1032 km.
from $56
Other
20 h 23 min
Rideshare
1032 km.
from $13.46
29 h 15 min
808 km.
from $119.37
7 h 48 min
Train, Plane
807 km.
from $10.87
9 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
807 km.
from $427.40
9 h 39 min
Train, Plane
807 km.
from $10.87
21 h 28 min
Train, bus, car ferry via Emporeío, Train, bus, car ferry via Emporeío
808 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.63–$609.78
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$533.55

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$355.70
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$622.48
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$355.70
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$114.33–$406.52
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$508.15

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$431.92

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.71–$571.67
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.68–$698.70

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.71–$82.57

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.41–$35.57

Auloni Tours

Phone:
+383 49 129 586
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557682781504
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.90

Nakaj Tours

Website:
showmebus.com/bus/nakaj-turs-gjakove-tirane/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$31.76

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/D.o.o.VeliTrans
Bus from Skopje to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.40

Crete Taxi Transfers

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

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44

Rule Turs

Phone:
+389 2 240 2528
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/RuleTursSk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.38
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.17–$34.30

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelija
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$39.38

Other operators

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–$279.48
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.57–$139.74

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:
$49.54–$457.33
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.38–$152.44

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

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–$241.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Heraklion is to bus which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 29h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skopje to Heraklion is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Skopje and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Heraklion via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

How far is it from Skopje to Heraklion?

The distance between Skopje and Heraklion is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Skopje to Heraklion without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 20h 35m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Skopje to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Heraklion bus from?

Skopje to Heraklion bus services, operated by Rule Turs, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Bus or fly from Skopje to Heraklion?

The best way to get from Skopje to Heraklion is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Skopje to Heraklion bus arrive?

Skopje to Heraklion bus services, operated by Rule Turs, arrive at Thessaloníki station.

What is the time difference between Skopje and Heraklion?

Heraklion is 1h ahead of Skopje. It is currently 13:23 in Skopje and 14:23 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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