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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Crete is to bus and ferry which costs €120 - €250 and takes 37h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Crete. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Heraklion via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Skopje, Transporten Centar and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Split to Crete?

The distance between Split and Crete is 1212 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 31h 10m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Split to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Crete bus from?

Split to Crete bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Split to Crete bus arrive?

Split to Crete bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.

What is the time difference between Split and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 5:02 AM in Split and 6:02 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2835+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Crete by plane, bus, car ferry, 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 to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SPU - HER
7h 21m
€119–389
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
31h 10m
€255–470
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane SPU - JSH
15h 10m
€168–358
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SPU - CHQ
7h 40m
€130–428
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
31h 47m
€204–239
Bus, bus and ferry via Ston
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Ston Zaton Dolibus
2. Take the bus from Zaton Doli to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
3. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
32h 24m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Lezhëbus
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
37h 40m
€121–242
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
38h 10m

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

9Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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