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

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There are 2 ways to get from Knossos Palace 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
    7h 33m

  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 49m

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  • Distance: 223.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Knossos Palace to Samaria Gorge (entrance). However, you can walk to Knossos, take the line 2 bus to Heraklion, 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 vehicle from Knossos Palace to Samaria Gorge (entrance) via Knossos, Heraklion, Irakleion Airport, Irakleion Airport, Chora Sfakion, Sfakia, and Agia Roumeli in around 5h 49m.

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