Heraklion's compact walled centre walks in 20 minutes. Beyond, the KTEL bus network reaches every Crete village, ANEK/Minoan ferries connect Athens (Piraeus) overnight, and the airport (HER) is 6 km east.
Overnight ferry Piraeus (Athens) — Heraklion, departing 21:00, arriving 06:00. Pet-friendly cabins available on request. The most relaxed way to bring a dog from mainland Greece.
💡 Book the pet-cabin at the same time as your ticket — only 8 per ship, sell out in summer. Bring familiar bedding for the dog.
Cretan inter-city and village bus network. Direct lines to Chania (3h), Rethymno (1h30), Agios Nikolaos (1h15), and Knossos (20 min). Departures from the main Heraklion bus station near the harbour.
💡 Bus 2 from Heraklion centre to Knossos every 15 min — the easiest day trip with a dog, but Knossos archaeological site doesn't admit pets.
Local taxi cooperatives serving the city, airport (12 EUR fixed fare), and Knossos. FreeNow operates here; private transfer companies handle Cretan day trips.
💡 Call +30 2810 210 102 to book in advance. Heraklion taxis are metered but airport/port fixed fares are clearly posted.
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