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21 h 56 min
1125 km.
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Crete, Greece → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Crete to Sofia

Composite routes from Crete to Sofia

Cheapest
21 h 56 min
Car
1125 km.
from $61
Fastest
1 h 47 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ryanair
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Ryanair
Website
1h 35m
Sunday
$29.30–$191.07
Aegean Airlines
Website
10h 50m
Tuesday to Thursday
$99.04–$242.02
Bulgaria Air
Website
1h 35m
Sunday
$127.38–$229.28
Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Kaleia
Website
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h
Once daily
$29.30–$42.03
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
5h 15m
4 times a week
$14.01–$22.93
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kaleia
Website
5h 15m
Twice daily
+359 894 77 44 02
+359 894 77 44 02
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
16h
Once daily
$108.27–$152.85
+30 2810 24 50 20
+30 2810 24 50 20
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Hellenic Train
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Hellenic Train
Website
4h 53m
4 times a day
$11.20–$34.39
14511
14511
Call
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
3h 50m
4 times a day
$5.73–$10.19
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Other operators
Found: 5
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
Website
Blue Star Ferries
Website
Minoan Lines
Website
ANEK Lines
Website
Seajets
Website
8h 15m
Once daily
$101.90–$280.23
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Fast Ferries
Website
9h 30m
3 times a week
$49.68–$458.56
+30 210 4284000
+30 210 4284000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Blue Star Ferries
Website
20h 40m
Twice a week
$82.80–$178.33
+302108919800
+302108919800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Minoan Lines
Website
5h 10m
Once daily
$42.56–$97.88
+30 2810 399800
+30 2810 399800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ANEK Lines
Website
9h 15m
Once daily
$63.69–$242.02
+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 Crete to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Sofia is to fly which costs $65.22 - $173.91 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Sofia. 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 Sofia?

The distance between Crete and Sofia is 1253 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Sofia without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 21h 11m and costs $76.09 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 16h 24m to get from Crete to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Sofia bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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