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 19h 41m.

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 7m and costs €110 - €230.

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 bus and ferry which takes 42h 12m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 2927+ hotels available in Crete.

Demre to Crete - 7 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Demre to Crete by bus, ferry, plane, car, 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, ferry to Rhodes International Airport, fly
best
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 7m
€116–225
Bus, ferry via Fethiye
cheapest
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
19h 41m
€108–320
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Demre to Port of Bodrumcar
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 Naxoscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
16h 46m
€189–439
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
€194–482
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
€134–248
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
€116–266

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

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53 minAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.8 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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 vehicle from Demre to Heraklion Port via Port of Bodrum, Port of Kos, Katapola, Amorgós Katapola, and Naxos in around 16h 46m.

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