There are 5 ways to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
4h 50m€21–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chania-CHQ to Knossos Palace145.6 km
2h 18mDrive 145.6 km
- Drive from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palacecar 145.6 km
2h 18m€27–38Private transfer, line 2 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Knossosbus 2
3h 7m€130–244Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Kokkini Hani
3h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace is to bus which costs €21 - €23 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace. However, there are services departing from Chania Airport and arriving at Knossos via Chania and Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Chania Airport (CHQ) and Knossos Palace is 162 km. The road distance is 145.6 km.
The best way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €21 - €23.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace, including transfers.
Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.
Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Heraklion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Knossos Palace.
There are 3119+ hotels available in Knossos Palace.
What companies run services between Chania Airport (CHQ), Greece and Knossos Palace, Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Chania to Heraklion hourly. Tickets cost €18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–190
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €230–250
- Phone
- +30 2810 283270
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iraklio Urban Buses
Bus from Heraklion to Knossos
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Iraklio Urban Buses
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Chania Airport to Kokkini Hani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chania-CHQ to Knossos Palace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chania Airport (CHQ) and Knossos Palace. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









