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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Crete is to fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Crete. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Heraklion Port via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Brussels-Nord and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Dublin to Crete?

The distance between Dublin and Crete is 3178 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Crete without a car is to ferry and train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 3 days 1h and costs €310 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Dublin to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Crete bus from?

Dublin to Crete bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Crete bus arrive?

Dublin to Crete bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 1:57 AM in Dublin and 3:57 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Crete by plane, ferry, train, bus, 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 to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)DUB - HER
7h 3m
€99–253
Ferry, train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Thessaloniki
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3d 1h
€310–531
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sitia Airport (JSH)DUB - JSH
23h 42m
€108–322
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)DUB - CHQ
7h 22m
€115–362
Ferry, train, bus, bus and ferry via Lyon
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Mantes-la-JolieK2+
3. Take the train from Mantes La Jolie to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tirana
5. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
3d 4h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
5. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tirana
6. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
3d 7h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,177.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Crete, Greece?

Aer Lingus, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 5 times a week.

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