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How to get fromAgios Nikolaos to Santorini Islandby car, car ferry, shuttle, plane, bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Agios Nikolaos to Santorini Island by car, car ferry, shuttle, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    2h 38m
    €104–113

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central StationbusExpress
    2. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    5h 8m
    €22–25

  3. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR)planeHER - JTR
    4h 30m
    €135–363

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central StationbusExpress
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    3h 43m
    €99–103

  5. Taxi to Sitia Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia Airport (JSH)taxi
    2. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR)planeJSH - JTR
    4h 40m
    €174–304

  6. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Chania Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Santorini (JTR)planeCHQ - JTR
    5h 34m
    €277–545

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Agios Nikolaos to Santorini Island. However, you can drive to Heraklion Port, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then drive to Emporeío. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Heraklion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR).

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