How to Travel from
Crete to Bulgaria
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Crete to Bulgaria
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 466 km)
24 h 32 min
1466 km.
from $80
Other
Rideshare
24 h 32 min
1466 km.
from $19.12
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.30–$191.07
Ulendo Airlink
Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$31.84–$178.33
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sitia Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$99.04–$242.02
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$229.28
Plane from Chania International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$267.49
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$280.23
Wizz Air
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$203.80
Bulgaria Air
Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$229.28
Anima Wings
Website:
animawings.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$356.66
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$42.03
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$59.87
Kaleia
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Atlas Taxi
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.38–$305.71
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85
Train operators
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$10.19
Other operators
Seajets
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$203.80
Fast Ferries
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$267.49
Blue Star Ferries
Other from Mykonos to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$178.33
Minoan Lines
Other from Heraklion Port to Milos
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.56–$97.88
Other from Milos to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.39–$85.48
ANEK Lines
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria?
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $65.22 - $173.91 and takes 4h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria?
The fastest way to get from Crete to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Crete and Bulgaria?
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
How far is it from Crete to Bulgaria?
The distance between Crete and Bulgaria is 1253 km.
How do I travel from Crete to Bulgaria without a car?
The best way to get from Crete to Bulgaria without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 21h 19m and costs $76.09 - $467.39 .
How long does it take to get from Crete to Bulgaria?
It takes approximately 16h 24m to get from Crete to Bulgaria, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Crete to Bulgaria bus from?
Crete to Bulgaria bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Where does the Crete to Bulgaria bus arrive?
Crete to Bulgaria bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.
What is the time difference between Crete and Bulgaria?
It is currently 12:09 at both, Crete and Bulgaria.
Where can I stay near Bulgaria?
There are 233+ hotels available in Bulgaria. Prices start at $22.02 per night.
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