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How to get fromAgios Nikolaos to Plaka beachby car, car ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka beach by car, car ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry car ferry
    4h 5m
    €92–220

  2. Taxi to Sitia Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia Airport (JSH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Naxos Is (JNX)plane plane JSH - JNX
    5h 5m
    €200–447

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus bus Express
    2. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry car ferry
    5h 19m
    €101–227

  4. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Naxos Is (JNX)plane plane HER - JNX
    4h 10m
    €121–396

  5. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Chania Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Naxos Is (JNX)plane plane CHQ - JNX
    6h 49m
    €308–598

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Naxos Is (JNX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece and Plaka beach, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka beach. However, you can drive to Heraklion Port, take the car ferry to Naxos, then drive to Plaka beach. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sitia Airport (JSH) airport, fly to Naxos Is (JNX), walk to Naxos Camping, then take the line 1 bus to Naxos Plaza Hotel.

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