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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Crete is to fly which costs €120 - €320 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Heraklion via Lviv, Yavoriv, Rzeszów and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Riga to Crete?

The distance between Riga and Crete is 2415 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 10h and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Riga to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Crete bus from?

Riga to Crete bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Crete bus arrive?

Riga to Crete bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Crete by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RIX - HER
6h 8m
€126–316
Fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane RIX - CHQ
8h 17m
€96–348
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Krakow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
5. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Thessalonikibus
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
2d 10h
€288–568
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga 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
38h 29m
€630–1,069
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane RIX - JSH
19h 22m
€130–550
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Yavorivbus
3. Take the bus from Yavoriv to Rzeszówbus
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
2d 10h
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Radom Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Radom to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
2d 14h
€219–509
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
3d 17h
€343–802

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,414.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Crete, Greece?

Air Baltic and Aegean Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 6 times a week.

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