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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Crete is to shuttle and fly which costs €80 - €320 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Crete. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Heraklion via București, Autogara Militari and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.

How far is it from Craiova to Crete?

The distance between Craiova and Crete is 1269 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Crete without a car is to train and bus and car ferry via Sofia which takes 31h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Craiova to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Crete bus from?

Craiova to Crete bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Where does the Craiova to Crete bus arrive?

Craiova to Crete bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

Craiova to Crete - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Craiova to Crete by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, car, 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.

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane OTP - HER
7h 36m
€83–312
Train, bus, car ferry via Sofia
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
31h 32m
Train, bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Kavala to Syrosferry Bsf
5. Take the car ferry from Syros to Heraklion Portcarferry
44h 57m
€190–425
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Craiova 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
21h 17m
€320–608
Fly Craiova Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CRA - CHQ
8h 47m
€88–437
Fly Craiova Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CRA - HER
2h 9m
€117–398
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane OTP - CHQ
8h 5m
€124–271
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Piraeusbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
33h 1m
€211–450
Train, drive, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
34h 26m
€114–168
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki train stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
34h 45m
€130–210

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

9Weekly Planes

2h 46mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Craiova to Crete.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,269.1 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) 6 times a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.