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

The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Crete is to train and bus and bus and ferry which costs €100 - €160 and takes 31h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burgas to Crete is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 6m and costs €280 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Burgas and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Burgas to Crete. However, there are services departing from Burgas South and arriving at Heraklion via Sofia and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 37m.

How far is it from Burgas to Crete?

The distance between Burgas and Crete is 1364 km.

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

The best way to get from Burgas to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 37m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Burgas to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burgas to Crete bus from?

Burgas to Crete bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Burgas South station.

Where does the Burgas to Crete bus arrive?

Burgas to Crete bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2835+ hotels available in Crete.

Burgas to Crete - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Burgas to Crete by shuttle, plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, or car ferry

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

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane OTP - HER
9h 6m
€287–595
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burgas West to Silivribus
2. Take the bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane IST - HER
10h 52m
€84–221
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgas South to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
29h 37m
€112–174
Train, bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Kavala to Syrosferry Bsf
4. Take the car ferry from Syros to Heraklion Portcarferry
41h 33m
€291–708
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Burgas West to Silivribus
2. Take the bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane IST - CHQ
13h 5m
€115–300
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Piraeusbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
29h 53m
€204–426
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
4. Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
31h 51m
€105–158
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgas West to Corlubus
2. Take the bus from Çorlu to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
32h 34m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,363.8 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Burgas, Bulgaria and Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Burgas to Crete. However, you can take the shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, walk to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, then take the line 6 bus to Néa Alikarnassós. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burgas South to Heraklion via Sofia, Thessaloniki train station, and Thessaloniki in around 29h 37m.

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