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How to Travel from

Crete to Istanbul

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sitia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$458.56
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$203.80–$560.46
Plane from Chania International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$484.04

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Chania International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.30

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Marmaris bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.77–$82.80

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Marmaris bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$39.49

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Marmaris bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Marmaris to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$38.21

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Marmaris bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$165.59

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
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
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56

Sea Dreams

Phone:
+30 22410 74 235
Website:
seadreams.gr/
Other from Port of Rhodes to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.14

Yeşil Marmaris Lines

Phone:
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
Website:
yesilmarmarislines.com/
Other from Port of Rhodes to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$68.36

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion to Port
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Train operators

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $141.30 - $195.65 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 33m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Crete to Istanbul?

The distance between Crete and Istanbul is 753 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 23h 53m and costs $119.57 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Crete to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where does the Crete to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crete and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Crete. It is currently 16:31 in Crete and 17:31 in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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