There are 4 ways to get from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka by bus, car or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion
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Take the bus from Heraklion to Kalives
Drive
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Drive from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka
Private transfer
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Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Irakleion Airport
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Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Almyrida
Bus, Private transfer
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Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion
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Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Almirida Beach
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 39m.
The distance between Agios Nikolaos and Pláka is 140 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Agios Nikolaos to Pláka is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka.
There are 610+ hotels available in Pláka. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 139.7 km
- Duration: 4h 19m
What companies run services between Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece and Pláka, Crete, Greece?
You can take a bus from Agios Nikolaos to Pláka via Heraklion and Kalives in around 4h 19m.

- Phone
- 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr

- Phone
- 2821 091288
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Kalives
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €14
- Schedules at
- e-ktel.com

- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- info@crete-taxi-service.com
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Agios Nikolaos to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Luxurious Taxi
- €75
- Minivan
- €115
- Minibus
- €155
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Αlmyrida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120 - €260
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Luxurious Taxi
- €125
- Minivan
- €180
- Minibus
- €255

- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Almyrida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €100 - €220
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €100 - €160
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €180 - €200
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €200 - €220
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Almirida Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €100 - €210
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €100 - €150
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €170 - €200
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €195 - €210
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