Heraklion Airport is a busy place, and you would not want to stay there when the beautiful land of Paleochora is waiting for you. It will be a long journey from Heraklion airport to Paleochora, but all the tiredness will be worth it. Situated on the southwest coast of Crete, the pretty beach town is 133.1km away from Heraklion airport and is home to the most beautiful beaches in Crete, Elafonissi beach, Chalikia beach, and many more. It takes from 3 to 6 hours, depending on your means of transport.
Traveling all the way from Heraklion Airport to Paleochora can get tiring, as you will pass by Rethymno, Chania, and then Paleochora. The route from Chania to Paleochora is quite scenic, so it would be best if you travel during the day. You can travel by bus, a taxi, rent a car, or hire a private vehicle to get to this beautiful vacation spot.
Taking the public bus is not the most comfortable means of transport but it is very light on the pocket compared to other services like rental cars and private transport. The bus will take almost 4 hours and 50 minutes from Heraklion Airport to Paleochora. The bus goes from Heraklion Airport to Chania, which will take 3 hours. From there, your voyage will continue for another 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach Paleochora. You can easily find a bus outside the airport. The bus leaves the airport after every 10 minutes, so there is no need to rush to the bus station.
Keep in mind that the bus timings from the airport are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Also, remember that you will not find any bus from Heraklion city after 9:15 pm. So, you should stay the night in Heraklion if your flight lands any time after 9:15 pm. You should check the KTEL bus schedule on their website to be sure.
Get on the KTEL bus from the airport, which will take you to the Chania KTEL bus stop. From there, the bus will take you to Paleochora. So, ensure that you have all your belongings because you will not be able to return. The trip will cost somewhere around €15.5 to €22, depending on the time of your visit.
You can always rent private transport or taxi if you do not wish to drive a car. It comes with a chauffeur who will take you and your group from Heraklion Airport to the town of Paleochora. The travel time will be somewhere around 2 to 3 hours. You also get different car options while booking private transport. A car will be enough if you are just two to four people. If you are five to eight people, then a minivan would be ideal, but if you are a large group of people, you should book a bus.
The price of a Taxi in Paleochora is different for each model. For a car, the price would lie from €215 to €240. If you get a minivan, it would cost you around €280, depending on the model. And if it is a minibus transfer, the cost can increase to €504.
If you want to drive yourself and explore the roads of Crete, then renting a car will give you a chance to do so. It is more expensive than other means of transport, and the price can vary from car to car.
You will reach Paleochora from Heraklion Airport in 3 hours and 5 minutes. You can easily find the rental shops near the airport or book the car in advance, and the company will send the car to the airport before your flight lands.
Car rental cost begins from €25 per day and can go as high as €92. The rental cost does not include fuel, which alone will cost from €40 to €57, depending on the car and the route you take.
The quickest way to Paleochora from Heraklion Airport is by getting a private transport. It will take 2 hours and 27 minutes.
No, there is no direct bus service to Paleochora from Heraklion Airport. But different bus services departments from Chania to Paleochora. So, you can take a bus to Cania from Heraklion and then catch the other bus to Paleochora.
The bus service operated by KTEL Chania - Rethymnou S.A, which departs from Heraklion station.
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