There are 4 ways to get from Ierápetra to Rethymno by bus, car, 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 Ierapetra to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymnobus
3h 53m€25–29Bus via Agios Nikolaos
cheapest- Take the bus from Ierapetra to Agios Nikolaosbus
- Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
4h 24m€19–31Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Ierápetra to Rethymnocar 166.3 km
2h 31m€30–44Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Ierapetra to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
3h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ierápetra to Rethymno is to bus via Agios Nikolaos which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ierápetra to Rethymno is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ierápetra to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Ierapetra and arriving at Rethymno via Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ierápetra and Rethymno is 175 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Ierápetra to Rethymno without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €25 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ierápetra to Rethymno, including transfers.
Ierápetra to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Ierapetra station.
Ierápetra to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ierápetra to Rethymno is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ierápetra to Rethymno.
There are 2825+ hotels available in Rethymno.
What companies run services between Ierápetra, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?
You can take a bus from Ierapetra to Rethymno via Heraklion Central Station and Heraklion in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Ierapetra to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Ierapetra to Agios Nikolaos
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- 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
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Ierapetra to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €70–165
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €70–110
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €130–150
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €150–165
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