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

The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Crete is to train and drive and bus and ferry which costs €90 - €140 and takes 31h 13m.

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 1m and costs €280 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Burgas and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Burgas station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Burgas Bus Station South and arriving at Heraklion via Sofia and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

How far is it from Burgas to Crete?

The distance between Burgas and Crete is 1051 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 28h 30m and costs €85 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Burgas Bus Station South.

Where does the Burgas to Crete bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

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

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

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

Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Take the bus from Burgas West to Silivri
2. Take the bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul Airport Bus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)IST - HER
10h 36m
€84–229
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
28h 30m
€90–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Burgas to Port of Rafina
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Paros
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
20h 2m
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)OTP - HER
9h 1m
€287–515
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Burgas West to Silivri
2. Take the bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul Airport Bus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)IST - CHQ
12h 55m
€135–318
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Stara Zagora
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondili
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
28h 52m
€200–333
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Stara Zagora
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondili
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionAbs / ...
30h 37m
€95–148
Train, drive, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrich
3. Drive from Petrich to Rodopolis
4. Take the train from Rodopolis to ThessalonikiRe
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
31h 13m
€90–135
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Kırklareli Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşan
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athens
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port
31h 19m

Burgas to Crete by train, foot, bus, and ferry

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30h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051.5 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Burgas to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Silivri, take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) 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 Bus Station South to Heraklion via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia, Thessaloniki train station, and Thessaloniki in around 28h 30m.

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