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Cheapest
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Car
33 h 30 min
1214 km.
from $66
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Ankara, Turkey → Crete, Greece

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ankara to Crete

Composite routes from Ankara to Crete

Cheapest
33 h 30 min
Car
1214 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane
Other
10 h 44 min
Train, Plane
877 km.
from $143.10
24 h 7 min
Bus, Ferry
876 km.
from $257.45
28 h 44 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
875 km.
from $206.90
24 h 40 min
Bus, ferry via Akyaka, Bus, ferry via Akyaka
878 km.
from $161.24

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Ulendo Airlink
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Air Serbia
Website
Olympic Air
Website
Sky Express
Website
Ulendo Airlink
Website
5h 15m
Monday
$45.86–$229.29
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 50m
Tuesday
$121.02–$394.90
Bulgaria Air
Website
8h 20m
Sunday
$152.86–$331.20
Air Serbia
Website
6h 20m
Wednesday
$127.39–$407.64
Olympic Air
Website
6h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$95.54–$407.64
Sky Express
Website
8h 16m
Every day
$101.91–$433.11
Train operators
Found: 1
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
1h 26m
Hourly
$4.08–$8.28
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 6
Kamil Koc
Website
Arda Tur
Website
Pamukkale
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Varan
Website
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
9h 59m
Twice daily
$16.56–$22.93
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arda Tur
Website
9h 45m
Twice daily
$35.67–$50.95
0700 20 544
0700 20 544
Call
Pamukkale
Website
10h 15m
5 times a day
$19.11–$26.75
0 850 333 35 35
0 850 333 35 35
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Metro Turizm
Website
2h 52m
Once daily
$10.19–$15.29
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Varan
Website
10h 58m
Once daily
$33.12–$152.86
0850 577 99 99
0850 577 99 99
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
16h
Once daily
$108.28–$152.86
+30 2810 24 50 20
+30 2810 24 50 20
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 7
Seajets
Website
Fast Ferries
Website
Sea Dreams
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Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Website
Makri Travel
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Blue Star Ferries
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Turkish Sealines
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Seajets
Website
2h
Once a week
$76.43–$114.65
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Fast Ferries
Website
2h 15m
3 times a week
$39.49–$140.12
+30 210 4284000
+30 210 4284000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sea Dreams
Website
1h
4 times a week
$56.56
+30 22410 74 235
+30 22410 74 235
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Website
1h
3 times a week
$66.51
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Makri Travel
Website
30 min
Twice daily
$29.02
+30 694 415 6070
+30 694 415 6070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Blue Star Ferries
Website
10h 29m
Twice a week
$54.78–$127.39
+302108919800
+302108919800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Turkish Sealines
Website
1h
3 times a week
+90 252 316 22 22
+90 252 316 22 22
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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