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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Crete

Composite routes from Sofia to Crete

Cheapest
22 h 5 min
Car
1220 km.
from $67

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$32.85–$214.77
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.32–$606.41

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$189.50
Plane from Sofia Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$265.30
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.48–$619.04

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$265.30

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.38–$568.51

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.06–$41.69

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.90–$24.00
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$15.16

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:
$59.38–$82.12

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Dupnitsa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.69–$25.27

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
info@ktelherlas.gr
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.39–$151.60

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.07–$265.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Crete is to bus which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdika Bus Station station and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Crete?

The distance between Sofia and Crete is 850 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sofia to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Crete bus from?

Sofia to Crete bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdika Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Crete?

The best way to get from Sofia to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Crete bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Sofia 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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