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23 h 25 min
1353 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Crete to Plovdiv

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Cheapest
By car (1 353 km)
23 h 25 min
1353 km.
from $74
Other
Rideshare
23 h 25 min
1353 km.
from $17.65
Bus, Plane (Fly Heraklion International Airport)
6 h 41 min
776 km.
from $93.32
Bus, Plane (Fly Heraklion International Airport)
12 h 15 min
776 km.
from $104.96
Bus, Plane (Fly Chania International Airport to Sofia Airport)
7 h 4 min
776 km.
from $171.09
Bus, Plane (Fly Chania International Airport to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
12 h 43 min
776 km.
from $237.08
Bus, Plane (Fly Sitia Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos)
9 h 11 min
776 km.
from $160.01
Ferry, Bus
25 h 35 min
777 km.
from $257.12

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.02–$178.33
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$585.94
Plane from Chania International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.22–$522.25

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$242.02
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 International
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$382.13
Plane from Chania International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$331.18
Plane from Sitia Airport to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.76

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$242.02

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.77–$369.40
Plane from Chania International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$585.94
Plane from Sitia Airport to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$70.06

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$34.39
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$35.67

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.26

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.59–$82.80

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Email:
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.79

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
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 Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$10.89

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Svilengrad to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.20–$8.28
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.60–$10.19
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$4.71

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$445.82

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.22–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.35–$135.90

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$140.12

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
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 Plovdiv?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $195.65 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Crete to Plovdiv?

The distance between Crete and Plovdiv is 978 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Plovdiv without a car is to car ferry and bus via Athens which takes 23h 49m and costs $108.70 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Crete to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Plovdiv bus from?

Crete to Plovdiv bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Crete to Plovdiv bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 668+ hotels available in Plovdiv. Prices start at $22.40 per night.
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