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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Crete is to bus and car ferry which costs €110 - €240 and takes 31h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Crete. However, there are services departing from Piata Rosetti and arriving at Heraklion via Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

How far is it from Romania to Crete?

The distance between Romania and Crete is 1051 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Crete without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 26h 37m and costs €180 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Romania to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Crete bus from?

Romania to Crete bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Romania to Crete bus arrive?

Romania to Crete bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2962+ hotels available in Crete.

Romania to Crete - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Crete by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, car, night train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane OTP - HER
4h 27m
€119–286
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CLJ - HER
4h 39m
€87–302
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
26h 37m
€189–432
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
27h 58m
€121–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port of Rafinacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Mykonoscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
22h 33m
€350–676
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane OTP - JSH
15h 1m
€158–405
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
31h 7m
€113–235
Night train, train, drive, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain 461
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
33h 43m
€107–164
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
34h 44m
€138–303

Romania to Crete by bus, foot, and ferry

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34h 44mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Romania and Crete, Greece?

Ulendo Airlink, Anima Wings, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.

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