There are 5 ways to get from Istron to Pláka by bus, 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 Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Kalivesbus
5h 1m€38–46Bus via Chania
cheapest- Take the bus from Istro to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
6h 19m€30–33Drive 188.6 km
- Drive from Istron to Plákacar 188.6 km
2h 50m€35–50Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Istron to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Almirida Beach
3h 24mBus, Private transfer
- Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Almirida Beach
3h 53m€111–226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istron to Pláka is to bus via Chania which costs €29 - €34 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Istron to Pláka is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Istron to Pláka. However, there are services departing from Istron and arriving at Kalives via Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Istron and Pláka is 208 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Istron to Pláka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Istron to Pláka, including transfers.
Istron to Pláka bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Agios Nikolaos station.
Istron to Pláka bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istron to Pláka is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Istron to Pláka.
There are 4886+ hotels available in Pláka.
What companies run services between Istron, Greece and Pláka, Crete, Greece?
You can take a bus from Istron to Pláka via Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion Central Station, Heraklion, and Kalives in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Istro to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Kalives
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Istron to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Almirida Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €100–160
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €180–200
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €200–220
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Almirida Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €100–150
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €170–190
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €195–210
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