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 €130 - €170 and takes 32h 35m.

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 5h 49m and costs €100 - €300.

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 - Pile and arriving at Heraklion Port via Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor, Durrës and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Crete?

The distance between Dubrovnik and Crete is 1021 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 27h 38m and costs €220 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 Croatia Bus, depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Where does the Dubrovnik to Crete bus arrive?

Dubrovnik to Crete bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Dubrovnik and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Dubrovnik. It is currently 4:38 AM in Dubrovnik and 5:38 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Crete by plane, car, bus, train, busferry, car ferry, 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)DBV - HER
5h 49m
€105–300
Fly to Sitia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Sitia Airport (JSH)DBV - JSH
5h 58m
€99–339
Drive, bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to GevgelijaRe
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
26h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
21h 41m
€302–487
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)DBV - CHQ
6h 28m
€131–489
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
27h 38m
€220–354
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Athens
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionAbs / ...
32h 35m
€138–168
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Durrës
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
37h 55m

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

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Map of how to get from Dubrovnik to Crete.

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Distance: 1,021.3 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

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

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