There are 8 ways to get from Náfplio to Knossos by bus, plane, taxi, train, car ferry, busferry, shuttle, or ferry
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Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)ATH - HER
6h 56m€61–141Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklion
16h 11m€45–62Taxi, train, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Náfplio to Corinth
- Take the train from Corinth to PiraeusRe
- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
- Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
12h 25m€197–322Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Kalamata
- Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)KLX - HER
6h 9m€117–573Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)ATH - CHQ
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
8h 35m€185–399Bus, car ferry via Páros
- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
- Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
13h 10m€151–265Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port
15h 9m€51–170Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionAbs / ...
15h 9m€46–80
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Náfplio to Knossos is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €45 - €65 and takes 16h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Náfplio to Knossos is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €110 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Náfplio to Knossos. However, there are services departing from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara and arriving at Knossos via Στ.Υπεραστικων, Port of Piraeus, Chania and Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Náfplio and Knossos is 494 km.
The best way to get from Náfplio to Knossos without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry which takes 12h 25m and costs €190 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Náfplio to Knossos, including transfers.
Náfplio to Knossos bus services, operated by KTEL Argolidas, depart from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara station.
Náfplio to Knossos bus services, operated by KTEL Argolidas, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
There are 2520+ hotels available in Knossos.
What companies run services between Náfplio, Greece and Knossos, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Náfplio to Knossos. However, you can take the bus to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, walk to Στ.Αγ.Αντωνιοσ, take the subway to Στ.Συνταγματοσ, take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) 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 the taxi to Corinth, take the train to Piraeus, walk to Port Of Piraeus, take the car ferry to Paros, take the car ferry to Heraklion Port, walk to Heraklion, then take the line 2 bus to Knossos.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–490
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–490
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Corinth to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 27520 27423
- info@ktelargolida.gr
- Website
- ktelargolida.gr
Bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.ktelargolida.gr/en/homepage-en/?module=default&pages_id=3&lang=en
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelargolida.gr/en/3226-2/
Bus from Nafplion, Andrea Siggrou - Plateia Niketara to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.ktelargolida.gr/en/homepage-en/?module=default&pages_id=3&lang=en
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelargolida.gr/en/3226-2/
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
- 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
- +30 210 4121001
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Deck Fare Economy
- €70–95
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €120–170
- Phone
- +30 21 0419 7400
- info@anek.gr
- Website
- anek.gr
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port
- 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
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
NafplioTaxi Service
- Phone
- +30 693 823 3388
- Website
- nafpliotaxi.gr
Mycenae Taxi Tours
- Phone
- +30 694 643 1726
- Website
- mycenaetaxitours.com
Luxury Taxi Nafplio
- Phone
- +30 694 505 1564
- Website
- luxurytaxi-nafplio.gr
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