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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $85 - $220 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

How far is it from Crete to Bulgaria?

The distance between Crete and Bulgaria is 879 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Bulgaria without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 20h 19m and costs $260 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Crete to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Bulgaria bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 328+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

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

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

Fly Sitia Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane JSH - SOF
9h 10m
$514–734
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HER - SOF
4h 32m
$87–212
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 Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
20h 19m
$266–641
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80
21h 45m
$113–164
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Syroscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Syros to Kavalaferry Bsf
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofiabus
34h 56m
$334–787
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HER - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 2m
$186–611
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
24h 32m
$129–249
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
25h 6m
$119–160
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Sofiacar
16h 31m
$370–788

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 8mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crete to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 879 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Bulgaria?

Olympic Air, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily.

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