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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Zadar is to fly which costs €85 - €340 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Zadar is to fly and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Zadar. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Ioannina, Durrës and Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 13m.

How far is it from Crete to Zadar?

The distance between Crete and Zadar is 1316 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Zadar without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 34h 25m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Crete to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Zadar bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Zadar bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crete and Zadar?

Zadar is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 9:16 PM in Crete and 8:16 PM in Zadar.

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 9233+ hotels available in Zadar.

Crete to Zadar - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Zadar by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Split Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Split Airport (SPU)plane HER - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
10h 6m
€139–394
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zadar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane HER - ZAD
12h 2m
€88–336
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus
4. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zadar bus stationbus 952 / ...
34h 25m
€175–272
Fly Chania International Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CHQ - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
9h 44m
€141–432
Fly Sitia Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane JSH - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošanbus
7h 44m
€106–397
Fly Chania International Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane CHQ - BEG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zadarshuttle
12h 27m
€180–486
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Milotbus
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
41h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Durrësbus
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
46h 13m

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

3Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,315.9 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

Ryanair flies from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) twice a week.

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