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

The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Crete is to bus and ferry which costs €140 - €250 and takes 47h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Batumi to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €120 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Batumi and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Batumi to Crete. However, there are services departing from Batumi Central and arriving at Heraklion via Aksaray, Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Batumi to Crete?

The distance between Batumi and Crete is 1590 km.

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

The best way to get from Batumi to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry via Samsun which takes 33h 13m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Batumi to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Batumi to Crete bus from?

Batumi to Crete bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Batumi Central station.

Where does the Batumi to Crete bus arrive?

Batumi to Crete bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Aksaray station.

What is the time difference between Batumi and Crete?

Crete is 1h behind Batumi. It is currently 10:34 PM in Batumi and 9:34 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2930+ hotels available in Crete.

Batumi to Crete - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Batumi to Crete by plane, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BUS - HER
6h 16m
€120–556
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
2d 1h
€116–195
Bus, ferry via Samsun
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşenbus
2. Take the bus from Ardesen to Samsunbus
3. Take the bus from Samsun to Denizlibus
4. Take the bus from Denizli to Marmarisbus
5. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
6. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
33h 13m
€174–280
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Batumi to Port of Bodrumcar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Katapolaferry Bsf
4. Take the car ferry from Amorgós Katapola to Naxoscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
32h 57m
€326–636
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sarp to Rizebus
2. Take the bus from Rize bus station to Fethiye bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
46h 53m
€138–361
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Arhavi to Yatağanbus
2. Take the bus from Yatağan bus station to Marmaris bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
47h 20m
€140–245

Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 11mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,590 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Crete, Greece?

Israir, Arkia Israel Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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