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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Crete is to fly which costs €55 - €260 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Crete. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Heraklion Port via Split Bus Station, Budva, Autobuska Stanica, Pallati I Sportit and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.

How far is it from Zadar to Crete?

The distance between Zadar and Crete is 1300 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Thessaloníki which takes 34h 11m and costs €170 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 16h 31m to get from Zadar to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Crete bus from?

Zadar to Crete bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Zadar to Crete bus arrive?

Zadar to Crete bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Split Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Zadar and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Zadar. It is currently 4:43 PM in Zadar and 5:43 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Crete.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zadar to Crete by plane, 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 Zadar Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)ZAD - HER
16h 31m
€58–256
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
3. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovo
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
34h 11m
€174–220
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)SPU - HER
8h 27m
€126–351
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)SPU - CHQ
9h 36m
€157–430
Fly Zadar Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)ZAD - CHQ
11h 50m
€89–335
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionAbs / ...
37h 15m
€116–202
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Tirana
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
38h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lezhë
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Tirana
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
43h 9m

Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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Distance: 1,299.6 km
Duration: 16h 31m

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

Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 5 times a week.

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