How to visit Knossos by bus

To visit Knossos by bus from Candia Maisonette Heraklion, you can follow these steps:

1. Walk to the nearest bus stop, which is located at Knossou Street, next to cemetery Ag.Konstantinos (84HQ+64 Heraklion). This bus stop is about 500 meters away from Candia Maisonette Heraklion. You can get there if you walk 5 minutes from Ionias street to Vasiliou Sbokou.
2. Purchase a bus ticket to Knossos from the ticket counter or the automated ticket machine at the bus stop. The ticket costs EUR 1.70 (or EUR 2.50 if you buy in a bus). Buy 2 tickets if you wish to return by a bus. Show the ticket to a bus driver, he will tear it off. The bus goes every 10-20 minutes, the ride takes approx. 20 minutes.
3. Take bus number 2, which is the direct bus from Heraklion to Knossos. The journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
4. Get off the bus at the Knossos archaeological site stop, which is the last stop on the route.
5. Once you arrive at the site, you can purchase your entrance ticket at the ticket office and begin your tour of the ancient ruins.

Note: It is important to check the bus timetable in advance, as the bus frequency may vary depending on the day and the season. You can find the bus schedules and routes on the KTEL Heraklion website  (https://astiko-irakleiou.gr/) or at the bus stop.