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 station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Burgas Bus Station South and arriving at Heraklion via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

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 15m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m 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 2691+ 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 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 Bus Station South to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
28h 15m
€109–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Burgas to Port of Rafinacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Paroscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
20h 22m
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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 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
€115–290
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Stara Zagoratrain
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
28h 52m
€200–428
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Burgas to Stara Zagoratrain
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
30h 37m
€100–188
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Kırklareli Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
31h 19m
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

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

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30h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051.4 km
Duration: 10h 52m

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 Serdica Bus Station, Thessaloniki Monastiriou, and Thessaloniki in around 28h 15m.

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