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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Varna is to bus and ferry and train and bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 34h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Varna is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $200 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki train station and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

How far is it from Crete to Varna?

The distance between Crete and Varna is 913 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Varna without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 29h 5m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Crete to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Varna bus from?

Crete to Varna bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Varna bus arrive?

Crete to Varna bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 309+ hotels available in Varna.

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

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

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 Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane JSH - VAR
13h 2m
$138–427
Bus and ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain Ic
34h 1m
$134–189
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Veliko Tarnovobus 983
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
29h 5m
$150–220
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Rafinacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Rafina to Varnacar
21h 31m
$416–795
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane HER - VAR
6h 19m
$206–356
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Pleven Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pleven to Varnatrain Ic
30h 37m
$253–479
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus
4. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
32h 26m
$160–331
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Varnatrain Ic
33h
$138–276

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

11Weekly Planes

14h 19mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.2 km
Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

Olympic Air, Wizz Air, and three other airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily.

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