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

The cheapest way to get from Dalaman to Crete is to bus and ferry which costs €95 - €170 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dalaman to Crete is to bus and ferry which takes 15h 34m and costs €95 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Dalaman and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalaman to Crete. However, there are services departing from Sağlık Eczanesi and arriving at Heraklion via Dalaman, Bursa, Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.

How far is it from Dalaman to Crete?

The distance between Dalaman and Crete is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Dalaman to Crete without a car is to taxi and ferry and car ferry which takes 14h 38m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Dalaman to Crete bus from?

Dalaman to Crete bus services, operated by İstanbul Kalesi, depart from Dalaman station.

Where does the Dalaman to Crete bus arrive?

Dalaman to Crete bus services, operated by İstanbul Kalesi, arrive at Bursa station.

What is the time difference between Dalaman and Crete?

Crete is 1h behind Dalaman. It is currently 6:54 PM in Dalaman and 5:54 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

Dalaman to Crete - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, taxi, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Dalaman to Crete by bus, ferry, plane, taxi, car 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.

Bus, ferry, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take the bus from Akçadaş to Fethiye Otogarbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RHO - HER
7h 7m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Akçadaş to Marmaris Terminalibus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
15h 34m
€96–166
Taxi, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Dalaman to Port of Bodrumtaxi
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Katapolaferry Bsf
4. Take the car ferry from Amorgós Katapola to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
14h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dalaman to Bursabus
2. Take the bus from Bursa to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
35h 40m
€137–223
Bus, ferry, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Akçadaş to Fethiye Otogarbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane RHO - CHQ
7h 55m

Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

14Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dalaman to Crete.

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Distance: 471.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Dalaman, Turkey and Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Dalaman to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Akçadaş, take the bus to Fethiye Otogar, walk to Carrefoursa Otogar, take the bus to Turizm Danışma, walk to Port of Fethiye, take the ferry to Port of Rhodes, walk to Rhodes, Stathmós KTEL, take the bus to Paradeisi, Aerodrómio Ródou - Diagóras, walk to Rhodes International Airport (RHO) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, then take the line 6 bus to Néa Alikarnassós. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Port of Bodrum, take the ferry to Port of Kos, take the ferry to Katapola, walk to Port Of Katapola, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then take the car ferry to Heraklion Port.

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