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

Composite routes from Heraklion to Plaka

Cheapest
57 min
Car
66 km.
from $3
Other
1 h 5 min
Bus, Taxi
52 km.
from $43.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$318.44
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.54
Plane from Chania International Airport to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$242.02

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.54
Plane from Chania International Airport to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$242.02

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.80
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28
Plane from Chania International Airport to Limnos
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$242.02

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Port of Thessaloniki to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$89.16–$191.07
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$191.07

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
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 Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$267.49

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.22–$127.38
Other from Mykonos to Port
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$152.85

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Milos
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.40–$95.21
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.35–$135.90
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.18–$109.11

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$140.12

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
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
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion Port to Almirida
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.38–$261.12
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$152.85–$305.71

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Chania to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Neapoli
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19
Bus from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85

KTEL Limnoy

Phone:
+30 22540 22464
Website:
ktelbus.com/ktel-limnou/
Bus from Myrina to Plaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Pláka?

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Pláka is to bus which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion to Pláka?

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Pláka is to Private transfer which takes 1h 28m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Pláka?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Pláka. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Almirida via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Pláka?

The distance between Heraklion and Pláka is 174 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.

How do I travel from Heraklion to Pláka without a car?

The best way to get from Heraklion to Pláka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

How long does it take to get from Heraklion to Pláka?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Heraklion to Pláka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion to Pláka bus from?

Heraklion to Pláka bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion to Pláka bus arrive?

Heraklion to Pláka bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Pláka?

It is currently 20:38 at both, Heraklion and Pláka.

Can I drive from Heraklion to Pláka?

Yes, the driving distance between Heraklion to Pláka is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Heraklion to Pláka.

Where can I stay near Pláka?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Pláka. Prices start at $106.89 per night.
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