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How to get fromCrete to Samaria Gorge (entrance)by bus, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Samaria Gorge (entrance) by bus, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chania to Soúgiabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sougia to Agia Roumelicarferry car ferry
    6h 52m

  2. Private transfer, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Chora Sfakionshuttle bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sfakia to Agia Roumelicarferry car ferry
    5h 22m

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  • Distance: 217.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Samaria Gorge (entrance), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Samaria Gorge (entrance). However, you can take the bus to Chania, take the bus to Soúgia, walk to Sougia, take the car ferry to Agia Roumeli, then walk to Samaria Gorge (entrance). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heraklion to Samaria Gorge (entrance) via Irakleion Airport, Irakleion Airport, Chora Sfakion, Sfakia, and Agia Roumeli in around 5h 22m.

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