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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Athens to Knossos Palace

Cheapest
13 h 28 min
Car
346 km.
from $19
Other
4 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
323 km.
from $82.30
5 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
323 km.
from $325.84

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

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:
$101.90–$267.49
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23

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–$458.56

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

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–$242.02

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$165.59–$331.18

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Iraklio Urban Buses

Phone:
+30 2810 283270
Email:
Website:
astiko-irakleiou.gr/
Bus from Heraklion to Knossos
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Knossos Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Knossos Palace is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Knossos Palace?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Knossos Palace is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Knossos Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Knossos Palace. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Knossos via Chania and Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Athens to Knossos Palace?

The distance between Athens and Knossos Palace is 352 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Knossos Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Knossos Palace without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Knossos Palace?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Athens to Knossos Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Knossos Palace bus from?

Athens to Knossos Palace bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Knossos Palace bus arrive?

Athens to Knossos Palace bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Knossos Palace?

There are 2654+ hotels available in Knossos Palace. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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