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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Split is to bus and ferry and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €160 - €220 and takes 41h 35m.

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 7h 10m and costs €130 - €420.

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 1916 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 which takes 33h 34m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 33h 34m 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 1:24 AM in Crete and 12:24 AM in Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 13720+ hotels available in Split.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Split by car ferry, bus, plane, 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.

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Lezhëbus
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Split Bus Stationbus
33h 34m
€172–313
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU)plane HER - SPU
7h 12m
€129–370
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane JSH - SPU
20h 40m
€176–351
Bus and ferry, bus via Budva
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
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
39h 32m
Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
41h 35m
€165–211
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CHQ - SPU
7h 10m
€131–418

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU) flights

3Weekly Planes

25h 20mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,916.4 km
Duration: 33h 34m

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

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a week.

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