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

The cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik to Crete is to bus and ferry which costs €150 - €260 and takes 31h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubrovnik to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dubrovnik and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubrovnik to Crete. However, there are services departing from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arriving at Heraklion via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Skopje, Transporten Centar and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Crete?

The distance between Dubrovnik and Crete is 1025 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubrovnik to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 26h 30m and costs €210 - €450.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dubrovnik to Crete bus from?

Dubrovnik to Crete bus services, operated by Bozur, depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Where does the Dubrovnik to Crete bus arrive?

Dubrovnik to Crete bus services, operated by Bozur, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.

What is the time difference between Dubrovnik and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Dubrovnik. It is currently 2:11 PM in Dubrovnik and 3:11 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2857+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Crete by plane, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, or ferry

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”
best
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane DBV - HER
6h 6m
€103–354
Fly to Sitia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane DBV - JSH
18h 30m
€102–463
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
26h 30m
€212–447
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Port of Piraeuscar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
21h 47m
€293–583
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane DBV - CHQ
7h 35m
€119–443
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
27h 12m
€160–205
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
31h 38m
€154–254
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
36h 59m

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dubrovnik to Crete.

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Distance: 1,024.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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