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Car
37 h 31 min
2962 km.
from $162
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Essen, Germany → Crete, Greece

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Crete

Composite routes from Essen to Crete

Cheapest
37 h 31 min
Car
2962 km.
from $162
Other
7 h 4 min
Train, Plane
2305 km.
from $185.36
7 h 36 min
Train, Plane
2305 km.
from $276.77
47 h 22 min
2306 km.
from $5.43
2 d 7 h 26 min
Train
2304 km.
from $242.67

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
28 min
Twice daily
$29.26–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 24m
Hourly
$69.97–$82.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
41 min
Every 30 minutes
$12.09–$17.81
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
26 min
Every 20 minutes
$10.81–$16.54
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
25 min
Twice daily
$3.69–$5.34
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 6
Eurowings
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Sky Express
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
TUIfly
Website
Airbus France
Website
Eurowings
Website
3h 15m
Sunday
$127.23–$1,781.16
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 15m
Sunday
$127.23–$1,781.16
Sky Express
Website
6h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$114.50–$699.74
Condor Flugdienst
Website
3h 15m
Saturday
$108.14–$1,908.39
TUIfly
Website
3h 20m
Monday
$190.84–$2,417.29
Airbus France
Website
3h
Saturday
$267.17–$826.97
Bus operators
Found: 12
Union Ivkoni
Website
Citylines
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Diamant Travel
Website
LONI Tours - Travel Agency
Website
Old Town Travel
Website
Albani Tours
Website
Alb Trans
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Deva Tours
Website
Siamos Tours
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Eurosuntic
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KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
29h 30m
Twice a week
$76.34–$139.95
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
23h 30m
Once a week
$59.80–$82.70
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
14h 19m
Once a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Diamant Travel
Website
9h 45m
Once daily
$49.66
+355 69 617 8170
+355 69 617 8170
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LONI Tours - Travel Agency
Website
10h 54m
Twice a week
+389 70 667 766
+389 70 667 766
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Old Town Travel
Website
3h 50m
Once daily
$20.36–$40.71
+382 32 520 495
+382 32 520 495
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Albani Tours
Website
5h 29m
Twice a week
$12.42
+38349112555
+38349112555
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Alb Trans
Website
24h
Once daily
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Deva Tours
Website
23h 53m
3 times a week
+355 673 835 770
+355 673 835 770
Call
Siamos Tours
Website
3h 30m
3 times a week
$16.54–$20.36
0030 2108219900
0030 2108219900
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurosuntic
Website
32h 30m
Once a week
$152.67–$190.84
+382 51 233 762
+382 51 233 762
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
16h
Once daily
$108.14–$152.67
+30 2810 24 50 20
+30 2810 24 50 20
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 3
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
Website
ANEK Lines
Website
Seajets
Website
8h 40m
Once daily
$101.78–$279.90
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Fast Ferries
Website
9h 30m
3 times a week
$49.62–$458.01
+30 210 4284000
+30 210 4284000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ANEK Lines
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$63.61–$241.73
+30 21 0419 7400
+30 21 0419 7400
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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