There are 5 ways to get from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) by bus, car ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymnobus
1h 28m€7–14Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
- Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
5h 18m€97–257Drive 79.9 km
- Drive from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station)car 79.9 km
1h 12m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station)taxi 79.9 km
1h 12m€80–100Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Rethymno
1h 17m€70–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) is to bus which costs €7 - €14 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heraklion and arriving at Rethymno. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station). However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Rethymno via Thira Santorini Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Heraklion and Rethymno (Station) is 78 km. The road distance is 79.9 km.
The best way to get from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs €7 - €14.
The bus from Heraklion to Rethymno takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Rethymno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heraklion to Rethymno (Station) is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Heraklion to Rethymno (Station).
What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Rethymno (Station), Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Heraklion to Rethymno every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14 and the journey takes 1h 28m. KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Rethymno (Station) via Thira Santorini Port and Rethymno in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €70–100
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €130–150
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €150–160
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- Seajets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Radio Taxi Knossos
- Phone
- +30 2810210102
- Website
- cretataxi.com
Candia Taxi Heraklion
- Phone
- +30 281 036 1362
- Website
- candiataxi.gr
Ikaros Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +30 281 021 1212
Radio Taxi Dias
- Phone
- +30 281 400 3084
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 3179+ hotels available in Rethymno (Station).