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

The cheapest way to get from Hvar to Crete is to ferry and fly which costs €110 - €390 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hvar to Crete is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Hvar and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Hvar to Crete. However, there are services departing from Hvar and arriving at Heraklion Port via Jelsa, Split Bus Station, Lezhë, Asllan Rusi and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 51m.

How far is it from Hvar to Crete?

The distance between Hvar and Crete is 1255 km.

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

The best way to get from Hvar to Crete without a car is to ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 31h 30m and costs €240 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Hvar to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hvar to Crete bus from?

Hvar to Crete bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., depart from Jelsa station.

Where does the Hvar to Crete bus arrive?

Hvar to Crete bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., arrive at Split Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hvar and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Hvar. It is currently 7:45 AM in Hvar and 8:45 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 1979+ hotels available in Crete.

Hvar to Crete - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Hvar to Crete by ferry, plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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.

Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SPU - HER
7h 56m
€112–386
Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Sitia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane SPU - JSH
19h 20m
€101–405
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Tivat Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
31h 30m
€243–446
Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SPU - CHQ
9h 10m
€143–455
Ferry to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane DBV - HER
10h 22m
€141–412
Ferry to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane DBV - CHQ
11h 51m
€142–491
Ferry, bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
3. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4. Take the train from Skopje to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
5. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
32h 46m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
3. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Piraeusbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
36h 20m
€192–312
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
41h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Jelsa to Split Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Lezhëbus
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Tiranabus
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
43h 51m

Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,255.3 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Hvar to Crete. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Split, walk to Split Bus Station, take the shuttle to Split Airport, walk to Split Airport (SPU) 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 ferry from Hvar to Heraklion Port via Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Central Bus Station, Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Peiraias, and Port of Piraeus in around 31h 30m.

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