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Essen to Crete

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Transport providers

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

Airlines

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,781.16
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$483.46

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,781.16
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$483.46
Plane from Frankfurt to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$826.97
Plane from Frankfurt to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$636.13

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$699.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$458.01

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$1,908.39
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85
Plane from Frankfurt to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$597.96

TUIfly

Website:
tui.com/flug/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$2,417.29
Plane from Frankfurt to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$890.58

Airbus France

Website:
airbus.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$826.97
Plane from Frankfurt to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$636.13

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dortmund Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.66

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Passau Hbf to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Old Town Travel

Phone:
+382 32 520 495
Website:
kotortotirana.com/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$40.71

Albani Tours

Phone:
+38349112555
Website:
facebook.com/AlbaniTours/
Bus from Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.42

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

Deva Tours

Phone:
+355 673 835 770
Website:
devatours.eu/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Suva
Ave. Duration:
23h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$20.36

Eurosuntic

Phone:
+382 51 233 762
Website:
facebook.com/eurosuntic/
Bus from Dortmund to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
32h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$152.67–$190.84

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$152.67

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.78–$279.90

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.62–$458.01

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Crete is to fly which costs $92.39 - $521.74 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $92.39 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Crete. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heraklion via Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 22m.

How far is it from Essen to Crete?

The distance between Essen and Crete is 2341 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Crete without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 40h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Essen to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Crete bus from?

Essen to Crete bus services, operated by Deva Tours, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Crete bus arrive?

Essen to Crete bus services, operated by Deva Tours, arrive at Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 08:40 in Essen and 09:40 in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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