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1516 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Istanbul to Crete

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Cheapest
By car (1 516 km)
25 h 26 min
1516 km.
from $83
Other
Rideshare
25 h 26 min
1516 km.
from $19.77
Bus, Ferry
24 h 52 min
741 km.
from $218.93
Bus, ferry via Marmaris, Bus, ferry via Marmaris
25 h 47 min
740 km.
from $175.02
Ferry, Train, Bus
27 h 17 min
740 km.
from $236.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$356.68

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$560.50
Plane from Istanbul to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Bandırma Şehir to Manisa
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.20–$8.28

Istanbul Ulasim

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

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

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:
$36.94–$53.50

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.49
Bus from İzmir to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.18

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$38.22
Bus from İzmir to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
12h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$165.60

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Yenikapı to Bandırma
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$20.73

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 Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$280.25
Other from Kavala to Lavrio
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.91–$267.51
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 Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.59
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$152.86

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:
$58.14

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:
$68.37

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$56.05–$140.12

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Crete is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 26h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Crete. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Heraklion via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Crete?

The distance between Istanbul and Crete is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 24h 52m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Istanbul to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Crete bus from?

Istanbul to Crete bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Crete?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 . There are no good options to train or bus between Istanbul to Crete.

Where does the Istanbul to Crete bus arrive?

Istanbul to Crete bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Crete?

Crete is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 17:21 in Istanbul and 16:21 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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