How to Travel from
Madrid to Heraklion
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Madrid to Heraklion
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Cheapest
By car (3 999 km)
2 d
3999 km.
from $219
Other
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Ioánnina
2 d 57 min
2582 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chania International Airport)
10 h
2581 km.
from $360.73
Bus, Plane (Fly to Santorini)
8 h 59 min
2581 km.
from $295.51
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sitia Airport)
20 h 22 min
2581 km.
from $252.03
Bus
3 d 1 h 30 min
2582 km.
from $277.41
Bus via Sofia
3 d 3 h
2582 km.
from $186.67
Transport providers
Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$379.73
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$265.81
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$265.81
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Iberia
Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92
Volotea
Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,075.91
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$341.76
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,075.91
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Olympic Air
Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$392.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$392.39
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Renfe AVE
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
TGV inOui
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$139.24
iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
Ouigo
Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52
Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Anumi Travel
Bus from Montpellier to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
19h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Yubim
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Liko & Kosta Tours
Bus from Tirana to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Crete Taxi Transfers
Bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$164.55–$329.10
Alb Trans
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Bus from Ioannina to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Other operators
Seajets
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24
Fast Ferries
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$455.68
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$151.89
Blue Star Ferries
Other from Sitia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$94.93
ANEK Lines
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Heraklion?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Heraklion is to fly which costs $81.52 - $228.26 and takes 7h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Heraklion?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Heraklion is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Heraklion?
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Heraklion station. However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
How far is it from Madrid to Heraklion?
The distance between Madrid and Heraklion is 2587 km.
How do I travel from Madrid to Heraklion without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid to Heraklion without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Ioánnina which takes 2 days 0h and costs .
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Heraklion?
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Madrid to Heraklion, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Heraklion bus from?
Madrid to Heraklion bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.
Bus or fly from Madrid to Heraklion?
The best way to get from Madrid to Heraklion is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $250 and takes 3 days 1h.
Where does the Madrid to Heraklion bus arrive?
Madrid to Heraklion bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 11:08 in Madrid and 12:08 in Heraklion.
How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Heraklion?
Book your Madrid to Heraklion bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Heraklion?
There are 2537+ hotels available in Heraklion. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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