There are 5 ways to get from Heraklion to Zákros by ferry, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Sitiaferry Bsf
- Take the taxi from Sitia to Zákrostaxi
3h 11m€52–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus
4h 38m€18–26Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus
- Take the taxi from Agios Nikolaos to Zákrostaxi
2h 53m€108–142Private transfer, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Take the bus from Sitia to Zákrosbus
3h 58mDrive 149 km
- Drive from Heraklion to Zákroscar 149 km
2h 43m€27–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Zákros is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Zákros is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion station to Zákros. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Central Station and arriving at Zákros via Sitia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Heraklion and Zákros is 127 km. The road distance is 149 km.
The best way to get from Heraklion to Zákros without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Heraklion to Zákros, including transfers.
Heraklion to Zákros bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion Central Station.
Heraklion to Zákros bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Sitia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heraklion to Zákros is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Heraklion to Zákros.
There are 615+ hotels available in Zákros.
What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Zákros, Greece?
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A operates a bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Zákros
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Taxi Sitia
- Phone
- +30 697 933 2380
IeraPetra Taxi
- Phone
- +30 6979900089
- Website
- taxiierapetras.gr
Radio Taxi Ierapetras
- Phone
- +30 2842 026600
- Website
- taxiierapetra.gr
Yiotis Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2842 501818
- Website
- yiotistaxi.com
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