There are 7 ways to get from Knossos to Zakynthos by plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, shuttle, or ferry
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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)HER - ZTH
6h 13m€78–215Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Take the busferry from Chania to Patra
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
21h 33m€48–72Car ferry, bus and ferry via Páros
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros
- Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
- Take the busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
15h 7m€170–207Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)CHQ - ZTH
7h 17m€232–483Car ferry, bus and ferry
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Take the busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
15h 24m€109–122Ferry, bus and ferry
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of PiraeusAbs / ...
- Take the busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
17h 23m€51–92Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
- Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
19h 23m€63–187
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knossos to Zakynthos is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €45 - €75 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Knossos to Zakynthos is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €75 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Knossos to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Knossos and arriving at Zakynthos via Heraklion, Chania and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
The distance between Knossos and Zakynthos is 482 km.
The best way to get from Knossos to Zakynthos without a car is to car ferry and bus and ferry via Páros which takes 15h 7m and costs €170 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Knossos to Zakynthos, including transfers.
Knossos to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Knossos to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
There are 2105+ hotels available in Zakynthos.
What companies run services between Knossos, Greece and Zakynthos, Greece?
Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) twice daily.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos International Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–330
Flights from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–370
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Chania International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–370
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Zakynthos International Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–330
- Phone
- +302695022255
- info@ktel-zakynthos.gr
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Book at
- https://ktel-zakynthos.gr/en/
Busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Book at
- https://ktel-zakynthos.gr/en/
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Busferry from Chania to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–190
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €230–250
- Phone
- +30 2610 623 888
- info@ktelachaias.gr
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- https://www.ktelachaias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Phone
- +30 210 4121001
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €99–100
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €88–90
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Phone
- +30 21 0419 7400
- info@anek.gr
- Website
- anek.gr
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €35–60
- Airplane-type seats
- €40–60
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €100–150
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