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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Split is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 12m.

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 €150 - €390.

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 26m.

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 19m and costs €160 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 3:30 AM in Crete and 2:30 AM in Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11637+ hotels available in Split.

Crete to Split - 6 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 6 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”
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU)HER - SPU
7h 12m
€119–270
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
3. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
5. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
32h 19m
€163–237
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Split Airport (SPU)CHQ - SPU
6h 45m
€151–388
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
4. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar842
5. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
33h 12m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
38h 26m
Bus and ferry, bus via Heraklion Port
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
38h 34m

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

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5h 3mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212.5 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and four other airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU) 4 times a week.

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