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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Split is to ferry and bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 35h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Split is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Split station. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Split Bus Station via Tirana and Budva, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.

How far is it from Crete to Split?

The distance between Crete and Split is 1212 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Split without a car is to car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 32h and costs €210 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Crete to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Split bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Split bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crete and Split?

Split is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 7:02 PM in Crete and 6:02 PM in Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 12830+ hotels available in Split.

Crete to Split - 7 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Split by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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 from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU)plane HER - SPU
7h 37m
€129–380
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Lezhëbus
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Split Bus Stationbus
35h 19m
€103–138
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 Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
5. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry 842
6. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
32h
€217–259
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane JSH - SPU
20h 40m
€107–363
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CHQ - SPU
6h 45m
€131–408
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvarferry 842
5. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
33h 17m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
38h 35m

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

3Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212.5 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a week.

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