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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Crete is to train and fly which costs €120 - €290 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Crete is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €220 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Crete. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Heraklion via Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Crete?

The distance between Rotterdam and Crete is 2474 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Würzburg which takes 45h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Rotterdam to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Crete bus from?

Rotterdam to Crete bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Crete bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Crete bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 10:51 PM in Rotterdam and 11:51 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2905+ hotels available in Crete.

Rotterdam to Crete - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Crete by plane, train, bus, 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 from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RTM - HER
3h 36m
€228–741
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane AMS - HER
6h 7m
€127–284
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the bus from Würzburg to Pristinabus
5. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
45h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
45h 55m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen-Centraal to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
2d 2h
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
2d 11h
€212–554

Rotterdam to Crete by bus, subway, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

2d 11hAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,473.6 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Crete, Greece?

Transavia Holland and Aegean Airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 6 times a week.

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