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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Crete is to train and drive and bus and ferry which costs €95 - €150 and takes 34h 26m.

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 - €340.

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 Benzinaria Petrom and arriving at Heraklion via Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

How far is it from Craiova to Crete?

The distance between Craiova and Crete is 1010 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 33h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 Comanto Trans, depart from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom station.

Where does the Craiova to Crete bus arrive?

Craiova to Crete bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Craiova to Crete by 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.

Fly Craiova Airport to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CRA - CHQ
8h 42m
€88–407
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane OTP - HER
8h 33m
€71–265
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 to Athensbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
33h 38m
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
€320–512
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
€117–338
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
€99–142
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 Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
35h
€216–360
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stopbus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
35h 15m
€99–150

Craiova Airport (CRA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

6Weekly Planes

10h 11mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.1 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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.

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