There are 4 ways to get from Mália to Plakiás by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mália to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Take the taxi from Rethymno to Plakiás
3h 11m€41–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Plakias
4h 53m€14–22Drive 140.3 km
- Drive from Mália to Plakiás140.3 km
2h 10m€26–37Bus, Private transfer
- Take the bus from Mália to Heraklion Central Station
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Plakias
2h 35m€99–205
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mália to Plakiás is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mália to Plakiás is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mália to Plakiás. However, there are services departing from Mália and arriving at Plakias via Heraklion Central Station and Rethymno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Mália and Plakiás is 144 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Mália to Plakiás without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Mália to Plakiás, including transfers.
Mália to Plakiás bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion Central Station.
Mália to Plakiás bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Rethymno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mália to Plakiás is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Mália to Plakiás.
There are 2055+ hotels available in Plakiás.
What companies run services between Mália, Greece and Plakiás, Greece?
You can take a bus from Mália to Plakias via Heraklion Central Station and Rethymno in around 4h 53m.
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- Phone
- +30 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Mália to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Plakias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €95–195
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €95–140
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €160–180
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €185–195
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Rethymno to Plakias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
Taxi Service Rethymno
- Phone
- +30 697 833 5152
- Website
- taxiservicerethymno.gr
Crete Taxi Transfers
- Phone
- +30 693 724 9486
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Crete Taxi Service - Kabourakis Giorgos
- Phone
- +30 697 349 8452
- Website
- cretetaxiservice.gr
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