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

The cheapest way to get from Demre to Crete is to bus and ferry via Fethiye which costs €100 - €320 and takes 18h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Demre to Crete is to bus and ferry and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Demre and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Demre to Crete. However, there are services departing from Demre and arriving at Heraklion via Antalya, Keşan and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 12m.

How far is it from Demre to Crete?

The distance between Demre and Crete is 486 km.

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

The best way to get from Demre to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 31m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Demre to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Demre to Crete bus from?

Demre to Crete bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, depart from Demre station.

Where does the Demre to Crete bus arrive?

Demre to Crete bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, arrive at Antalya station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2857+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Demre to Crete by bus, ferry, plane, busferry, or car ferry

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, ferry to Rhodes International Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaşbus
2. Take the ferry from Kaş to Kastelorizoferry
3. Take the ferry from Kastellorizo to Rhodesferry
4. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RHO - HER
9h 15m
€80–215
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaşbus
2. Take the ferry from Kaş to Kastelorizoferry
3. Take the ferry from Kastellorizo to Rhodesferry Bsf
4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
17h 31m
€108–248
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Demre to Antalyabus
2. Take the bus from Antalya to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
42h 12m
€148–238
Bus to Antalya Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Demre to Antalyabus
2. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane AYT - HER
9h 51m
€154–422
Bus, ferry via Fethiye
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaşbus
2. Take the bus from Kaş to Fethiyebus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
18h 36m
€108–319
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaşbus
2. Take the ferry from Kaş to Kastelorizoferry
3. Take the car ferry from Kastelorizo to Port of Rhodescarferry
4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
20h 26m
€90–266

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 485.8 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Demre to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Kaş, walk to Kaş, take the ferry to Kastelorizo, walk to Kastellorizo, take the ferry to 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 a bus from Demre to Heraklion via Kaş, Kaş, Kastelorizo, Kastellorizo, and Rhodes in around 17h 31m.

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