Has anyone traveled to Greece from Italy?

Question

What route did you take, and how long did it take you to get there? I am trying to plan my trip in April and I am a little lost in the planning process. I would like to go to Crete. What are some options I have....

Answer 1

u should better get the plane directly to Athens and then get the ship coz if u leave from italy by a ship u ll need too many extra hours of travelling to reach crete not to mention that u have to change plenty means of transports..personally i ve travelled from ancona to igoumenitsa(15 hours) and venice to igoumenitsa(23 hours) and i wouldn't like to go by bus in athens (7 hours) and then take an other ship to crete (5-8 hours)...

Answer 2

Well I have taken the ship from Bari to Patras, is a trip about 14 hours more or less.. From Patras you can take the bus to go to Athens, is 3 hours and there is a bus-route every half hour.. And then in Athens you have to go to the port of Pireus to take your ship to Crete. I have taken also the ship from Ancona but the trip is about 23 hours and I wouldn't suggest you.. The ferry companies I have used are Blue Star and Superfast and they are both very good, you always can find place and something to do to pass your time! Have a nice trip!  ;)