There are 4 ways to get from Istron 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 Istro to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymnobus
3h 29m€23–26Bus via Agios Nikolaos
cheapest- Take the bus from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion Central Stationbus Express
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
3h 59m€18–29Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Istron to Rethymnocar 149.6 km
2h 9m€28–40Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Agios Nikolaos to Rethymno
2h 55m€123–254
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istron to Rethymno is to bus via Agios Nikolaos which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istron to Rethymno is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Istron to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Istro and arriving at Rethymno via Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Istron and Rethymno is 153 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Istron to Rethymno without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €22 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Istron to Rethymno, including transfers.
Istron to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Istro station.
Istron to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istron to Rethymno is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Istron to Rethymno.
There are 3173+ hotels available in Rethymno.
What companies run services between Istron, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?
You can take a vehicle from Istron to Rethymno via Istro, Heraklion Central Station, and Heraklion in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Istro to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- 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
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Agios Nikolaos to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–180
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €220–250
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