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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Crete is to night train and train and bus and bus and ferry which costs €100 - €170 and takes 33h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Crete. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Heraklion via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Crete?

The distance between Bucharest and Crete is 1051 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 48m and costs €120 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bucharest to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Crete bus from?

Bucharest to Crete bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Crete bus arrive?

Bucharest to Crete bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

Bucharest to Crete - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Crete by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, or train

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

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane OTP - HER
4h 27m
€119–366
Night train, train, bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain 461 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
5. Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
33h 6m
€107–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
26h 48m
€121–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port of Piraeuscar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
22h 7m
€342–638
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane OTP - JSH
7h 41m
€223–565
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane OTP - CHQ
4h 56m
€160–355
Bus, car ferry via Páros
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Piraeusbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
28h 33m
€202–435
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Athens Karoloubus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
30h 49m
€113–255
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
31h 13m
€114–211

Bucharest to Crete by bus, foot, and ferry

6Weekly Services

31h 13mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Crete, Greece?

Ulendo Airlink, Anima Wings, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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