What is the cheapest way to get from Knossos to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Knossos to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and bus via Knossos which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 30h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Knossos to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Knossos to Istanbul is to Private transfer and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Knossos and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Knossos to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Fortétsa and arriving at Istanbul via Heraklion and Thessaloníki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Knossos to Istanbul?

The distance between Knossos and Istanbul is 780 km.

How do I travel from Knossos to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Knossos to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 28h 10m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Knossos to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Knossos to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Knossos to Istanbul bus from?

Knossos to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Knossos to Istanbul bus arrive?

Knossos to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between Knossos and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Knossos. It is currently 4:49 PM in Knossos and 5:49 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4053+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Knossos to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via line 2 bus, plane, and Metro

There are 4 ways to get from Knossos to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, busferry, 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.

Line 2 bus to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly, Metro
best
1. Take the bus from Knossos to Heraklionbus
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Istanbul (IST)plane HER - IST
3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus via Knossos
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus
30h 17m
₺4,999–6,659
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus
28h 10m
₺6,548–10,058
Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CHQ - IST
8h 38m
₺10,549–22,059

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

22Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

₺3,661Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Knossos to Istanbul. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Heraklion, take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fortétsa to Istanbul via Heraklion, Heraklion, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloníki in around 28h 10m.

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