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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Bucharest is to bus and ferry and train and drive and night train which costs $130 - $190 and takes 32h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Bucharest via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.

How far is it from Crete to Bucharest?

The distance between Crete and Bucharest is 1053 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Bucharest without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 26h 47m and costs $140 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Crete to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Bucharest bus from?

Crete to Bucharest bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Bucharest bus arrive?

Crete to Bucharest bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5472+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Crete to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HER - OTP
4h 23m
$141–431
Bus and ferry, train, drive, night train
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
6. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
32h 53m
$134–190
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus Simeonidis
26h 47m
$145–214
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to București, Autogara Militaribus
27h 57m
$307–709
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Bucharestcar
21h 38m
$456–917
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CHQ - OTP
4h 46m
$192–445
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
3. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus
29h 48m
$137–291
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus
31h 8m
$143–295

Crete to Bucharest by ferry, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

31h 8mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Bucharest.

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Distance: 1,052.8 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Anima Wings, and Aegean Airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily.

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