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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Crete is to bus and ferry which costs €130 - €200 and takes 39h 25m.

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 €130 - €370.

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 Lezhë, Pallati I Sportit and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

How far is it from Zadar to Crete?

The distance between Zadar and Crete is 1330 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 car ferry which takes 38h 20m and costs €240 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 Vector, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Zadar to Crete bus arrive?

Zadar to Crete bus services, operated by Vector, arrive at Lezhë station.

What is the time difference between Zadar and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Zadar. It is currently 1:52 PM in Zadar and 2:52 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Crete.

Zadar to Crete - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Zadar to Crete by bus, plane, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus to Split Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane SPU - HER
8h 27m
€134–367
Fly Zadar Airport to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZAD - CHQ
11h 45m
€84–345
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lezhëbus
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
38h 20m
€243–265
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane SPU - CHQ
9h 36m
€135–426
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus 952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
38h 28m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
39h 25m
€137–194
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lezhëbus
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
43h 9m

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

5Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,329.7 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Ryanair flies from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) twice a week.

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