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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Crete

Composite routes from Plovdiv to Crete

Cheapest
23 h 23 min
Car
1354 km.
from $74
Other
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
776 km.
from $99.02
11 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
776 km.
from $155.33
11 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
776 km.
from $284.78
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
776 km.
from $179.57

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:
$46.74–$521.74
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$456.52
Plane from Sofia Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$184.78

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$163.04
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$532.61
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$434.78
Plane from Sofia Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$228.26

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$228.26

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$489.13
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$59.78

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Central station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
25h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Other from Kavala to Lavrio
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$228.26
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$119.57

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
info@fastferries.com.gr
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$391.30
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$130.43

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
booking@goldenstarferries.gr
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:
info@anek.gr
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Crete is to bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv Central station station and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Crete?

The distance between Plovdiv and Crete is 978 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 25h 20m and costs $76.09 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Plovdiv to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Crete bus from?

Plovdiv to Crete bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Central station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Crete bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Crete bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Heraklion Central Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Crete?

Book your Plovdiv to Crete bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Crete?

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