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How to get fromPlatanes to Heraklionby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Platanes to Heraklion by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skaleta to Heraklionbus bus
    1h 57m

  2. Drive 72.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Platanes to Heraklioncar car 72.9 km
    1h 6m
    €14–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Platanes to Herakliontaxi taxi 72.9 km
    1h 6m
    €70–90

  4. Private transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Rithymna Beach, Adelianos Kampos to Heraklion Portshuttle bus
    57 min
    €65–150

  5. Bus via Panormos

    1. Take the bus from Platanias to Panormosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panormos to Heraklion Central Stationbus bus
    2h 13m

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  • Distance: 72.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Platanes, Greece and Heraklion, Greece?

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Skaleta to Heraklion hourly, and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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