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How to get fromIstanbul to Knossosby bus, plane, busferry, shuttle or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Knossos by bus, plane, busferry, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)planeIST - HER
    6h 11m
    €75–218

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbusArda-Tur
    2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
    27h 41m
    €79–132

  3. Bus, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeIST - CHQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklionshuttle
    9h 36m
    €224–466

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora OMV Gas Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionferryAbs / ...
    36h 38m
    €108–165

Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Knossos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Knossos. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, take the line 6 bus to Heraklion, then take the line 2 bus to Knossos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Knossos via Thessaloniki station, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, and Heraklion in around 27h 41m.

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