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How to get fromKnossos to Spinalonga (Island)by bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Knossos to Spinalonga (Island) by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Plákabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pláka to Spinalongaferry ferry
    3h 54m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Knossos to Plákataxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Pláka to Spinalongaferry ferry
    1h 17m

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  • Distance: 91.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Knossos, Greece and Spinalonga (Island), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Knossos to Spinalonga (Island). However, you can take the line 2 bus to Heraklion, walk to Heraklion Central Station, take the bus to Agios Nikolaos, take the bus to Pláka, walk to Pláka, then take the ferry to Spinalonga. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pláka then take the ferry to Spinalonga.

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