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29 h 52 min
1963 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Ankara to Crete

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Cheapest
By car (1 963 km)
29 h 52 min
1963 km.
from $107
Other
Rideshare
29 h 52 min
1963 km.
from $25.60
Train, Plane
10 h 44 min
877 km.
from $143.10
Bus, Ferry
24 h 7 min
876 km.
from $257.45
Train, Bus, Ferry
28 h 44 min
875 km.
from $206.90
Bus, ferry via Akyaka, Bus, ferry via Akyaka
24 h 40 min
878 km.
from $161.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$229.29

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$407.64
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$433.11
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$305.73

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$331.20

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$407.64

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$433.11

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Eskişehir
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.08–$8.28
Train from Eskişehir to Denizli
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.73
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$25.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
9h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93
Bus from Ankara bus station to Akyaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Denizli to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Ankara to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
10h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$152.86

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:
$108.28–$152.86

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Amorgós Katapola to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$114.65
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12

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:
$39.49–$140.12

Sea Dreams

Phone:
+30 22410 74 235
Email:
Website:
seadreams.gr/
Other from Port of Marmaris to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$56.56

Yeşil Marmaris Lines

Phone:
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
Email:
Website:
yesilmarmarislines.com/
Other from Port of Marmaris to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$66.51

Makri Travel

Phone:
+30 694 415 6070
Email:
Website:
makritravel.com/tr/
Other from Port of Bodrum to Port
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.02

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Rhodes to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
10h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$54.78–$127.39
Other from Port of Kos to Katapola
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$108.28

Turkish Sealines

Phone:
+90 252 316 22 22
Email:
Website:
turkishsealines.com.tr/
Other from Port of Bodrum to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Crete is to fly which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Crete. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Heraklion via Samandira Tesis, Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 16m.

How far is it from Ankara to Crete?

The distance between Ankara and Crete is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 24h 7m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ankara to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Crete bus from?

Ankara to Crete bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where does the Ankara to Crete bus arrive?

Ankara to Crete bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Crete?

Crete is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 11:02 in Ankara and 10:02 in Crete.

Which airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Fly Armenia Airways, Pegasus Airlines and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 906+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $61.90 per night.
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