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43 h 14 min
3503 km.
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Barcelona, Spain → Crete, Greece

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Four ways to Travel from Barcelona to Crete

Composite routes from Barcelona to Crete

Cheapest
43 h 14 min
Car
3503 km.
from $192
Other
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2092 km.
from $287.61
2 d 12 h
2092 km.
from $287.96
2 d 14 h 30 min
2092 km.
from $244.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$202.52
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$481.00

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$240.50

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$468.34
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$316.44
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$139.24

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
39h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$164.55
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$24.05

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Montpellier to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
19h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
34h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Barcelona to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
35h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Email:
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$151.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Crete is to fly which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $108.70 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Crete station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Barcelona to Crete?

The distance between Barcelona and Crete is 2133 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Barcelona to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Crete bus from?

Barcelona to Crete bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.

Bus or fly from Barcelona to Crete?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $108.70 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Barcelona to Crete bus arrive?

Barcelona to Crete bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 09:35 in Barcelona and 10:35 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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