There are 7 ways to get from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, helicopter, car ferry, taxi, train, or ferry
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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
best- Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ZTH - HER
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
6h 10m€166–349Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
- Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus
21h 11m€88–102Bus and ferry, bus, helicopter, car ferry
- Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbusferry
- Take the bus from ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου to Athens Airport Departuresbus Χ93
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter
- Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Neapolibus
14h 10m€740–1,185Bus and ferry, car ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbusferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Neapolibus
16h 10m€181–401Fly to Sitia Airport, taxi
- Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane ZTH - JSH
- Take the taxi from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Spinalonga Peninsulataxi
15h 54m€236–427Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
- Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZTH - CHQ
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Elounda Beach
7h 50m€286–549Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry, Private transfer
- Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
19h 25m€131–352
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €85 - €110 and takes 21h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula is to fly and Private transfer which takes 6h 10m and costs €160 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Agios Nikolaos via Patra, Chania and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between Zakynthos and Spinalonga Peninsula is 544 km.
The best way to get from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and helicopter and car ferry which takes 14h 10m and costs €700 - €1200.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula, including transfers.
Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, depart from Zakynthos station.
Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, arrive at Patras station.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Spinalonga Peninsula.
What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Spinalonga Peninsula, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, take the shuttle to Elounda Beach, then take the taxi to Spinalonga Peninsula. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zakynthos to Spinalonga Peninsula via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου, Athens Airport Departures, Athens Heliport, Mykonos Heliport, Santorini Heliport, Thira Santorini Port, Heraklion Port, Heraklion Central Station, and Neapoli in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Zakynthos International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Zakynthos International Airport to Sitia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–300
Flights from Zakynthos International Airport to Chania International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €60–90
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €120–135
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €135–150
Shuttle from Chania Airport to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180–330
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €180–270
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €280–310
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €310–330
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–145
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €55–85
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €115–130
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €135–145
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–330
- Website
- Seajets
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