There are 2 ways to get from Heraklion to Samaria by plane, bus, or shuttle
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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, line 80 bus
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane HER - TLV
- Take the bus from Ra'anana Termianl/Retzifim to Kindergartens/HaYovelbus
6h 54m$93–220Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane CHQ - TLV
10h 22m$247–702
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Samaria is to fly and line 80 bus which costs $90 - $220 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Samaria is to fly and line 80 bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $220.
The distance between Heraklion and Samaria is 1044 km.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Heraklion to Samaria, including transfers.
There are 11+ hotels available in Samaria.
What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Samaria?
There is no direct connection from Heraklion to Samaria. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Hertsliya, take the train to Ra'anana South, walk to Ra'anana Termianl/Retzifim, take the line 80 bus to Kindergartens/HaYovel, then drive to Samaria. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Chania - Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Hertsliya, take the train to Ra'anana South, walk to Ra'anana Termianl/Retzifim, take the line 80 bus to Kindergartens/HaYovel, then drive to Samaria.
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–190
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Paphos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- bluedartaviation.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Phone
- *8797
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tnufa
Bus from Ra'anana Termianl/Retzifim to Kindergartens/HaYovel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Tnufa
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- $140–210
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- $230–260
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- $260–280
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