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1534 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ruse to Crete

Composite routes from Ruse to Crete

Cheapest
25 h 51 min
Car
1534 km.
from $84
Other
30 h 40 min
Train, Bus
970 km.
from $101.78
29 h 13 min
970 km.
from $109.46
29 h 55 min
Bus, Ferry
970 km.
from $180.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$184.78

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$239.13

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$206.52

Anima Wings

Website:
animawings.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$347.83

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$70.65

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65
Bus from Stara Zagora Zheleznik Hotel to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
27h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$81.52

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
outgoing@tourist-service.com
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Ruse to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$72.10

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
info@atlastaxi.eu
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Ruse to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
support.eu@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$15.22

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Ruse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13
Train from Ruse to Stara
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.78

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 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

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$108.70

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
customer@minoan.gr
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.18–$119.20

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 Ruse to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Crete is to train and bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 30h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruse to Crete is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ruse and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruse station to Crete station. However, there are services departing from Ruse Central Bus Station and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Ruse to Crete?

The distance between Ruse and Crete is 1126 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruse to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 4m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ruse to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruse to Crete bus from?

Ruse to Crete bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ruse to Crete bus arrive?

Ruse to Crete bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

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

Book your Ruse to Crete bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Crete?

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