What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Plaka beach?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Plaka beach is to car ferry which costs €90 - €210 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Plaka beach?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Plaka beach is to car ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Plaka beach?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Plaka beach. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Naxos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Crete to Plaka beach?

The distance between Crete and Plaka beach is 220 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Plaka beach without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Plaka beach without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs €90 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Plaka beach?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Crete to Plaka beach, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plaka beach?

There are 3762+ hotels available in Plaka beach.

Crete to Plaka beach - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Plaka beach by car ferry or plane

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
3h 10m
€90–210
Fly
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Naxos Is (JNX)plane HER - JNX
3h 27m
€67–264

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Naxos Is (JNX) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.1 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Seajets operates a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxos 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–200 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Naxos Is (JNX) 5 times a week.

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