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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Hvar is to fly and ferry which costs €110 - €380 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Hvar is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 15m and costs €95 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Hvar?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Hvar. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Hvar via Terminal C, Tirana, Lezhë, Split Bus Station and Jelsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.

How far is it from Crete to Hvar?

The distance between Crete and Hvar is 1256 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Hvar without a car is to car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 33h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Crete to Hvar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Hvar bus from?

Crete to Hvar bus services, operated by Alb Trans, depart from Heraklion Port station.

Where does the Crete to Hvar bus arrive?

Crete to Hvar bus services, operated by Alb Trans, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Hvar?

Hvar is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 12:43 PM in Crete and 11:43 AM in Hvar.

Where can I stay near Hvar?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Hvar.

Crete to Hvar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Crete to Hvar by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Split Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU)plane HER - SPU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
8h 42m
€111–376
Fly Sitia Airport to Split Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane JSH - SPU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
7h 15m
€98–380
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
3. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinjbus
4. Take the bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
5. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
33h 35m
Fly Chania International Airport to Split Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CHQ - SPU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
9h
€153–464
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Dubrovnik Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane HER - DBV
2. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
12h 3m
€128–419
Fly Chania International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane CHQ - DBV
2. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
12h 26m
€140–487
Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
5. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
6. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
35h 50m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
42h 53m
€191–304
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lezhëbus
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Split Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Jelsabus
43h 28m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry
45h 31m

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU) flights

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4h 22mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,255.7 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Hvar, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Hvar. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Split Airport (SPU), walk to Split Airport, take the shuttle to Split Bus Station, walk to Port Of Split, then take the ferry to Hvar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Hvar via Port of Piraeus, Piraeus, Shkoder,Rruga Teuta, Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj, Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor, and Dubrovnik in around 33h 35m.

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