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Heraklion to Zakynthos

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Heraklion, Greece → Zakynthos, Greece

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

Composite routes from Heraklion to Zakynthos

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$58.59–$280.23

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.46
Plane from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$305.71

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.46
Plane from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$305.71

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$356.66
Plane from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$445.82

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.48–$10.89
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.74

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Heraklion Port to Paros
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$178.33

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$445.82
Other from Heraklion Port to Paros
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$216.54

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Paros to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$152.85–$305.71

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.65–$28.02

KTEL Zakythos

Phone:
+302695022255
Website:
ktel-zakynthos.gr/gr/
Bus from Patras to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Chania to Patra
Ave. Duration:
13h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.31–$61.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos?

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 20h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos?

The fastest way to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos is to fly which takes 6h and costs $86.96 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion (Region) and Zakynthos?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Zakynthos via Chania and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

How far is it from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos?

The distance between Heraklion (Region) and Zakynthos is 477 km.

How do I travel from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos without a car?

The best way to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 41m and costs $65.22 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos bus from?

Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos bus arrive?

Heraklion (Region) to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

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

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air offer flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport to Zakynthos International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Zakynthos?

There are 2604+ hotels available in Zakynthos. Prices start at $56.74 per night.
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