Rome2Rio

How to get fromAthens to Palaikastroby plane, helicopter, car ferry, bus, taxi, or ferry

Find Transport to Palaikastro

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Palaikastro by plane, helicopter, car ferry, bus, taxi, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane plane ATH - JSH
    1h 48m
    €98–265

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus bus
    15h 44m
    €62–186

  3. Helicopter, car ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Agios Nikolaos to Palaikastrotaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    €792–1,241

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Sitiaferry ferry Bsf
    13h 52m
    €106–211

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Palaikastro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Palaikastro, Greece?

Olympic Air flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH) once daily. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Sitia 4 times a week. Tickets cost €80–190 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides