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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 21h 40m.

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 6h 2m and costs $100 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Sofia via Thessaloniki train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

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 28m and costs $190 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m 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 2286+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

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

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Fly from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane JSH - SOF
10h 20m
$104–364
Fly from Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CHQ - SOF
6h 35m
$81–320
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry 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 Sofiabus 983
20h 28m
$197–414
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus 983 / ...
21h 40m
$110–171
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Kavalaferry Bsf
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
32h 46m
$296–677
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HER - SOF
6h 2m
$102–242
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 Ic / ...
24h 57m
$117–164
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 8m
$140–269

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

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10h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 879 km
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Bulgaria?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a week.

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