There are 5 ways to get from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion by bus, car ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklionbus
1h 29m€7–14Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
- Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
5h 18m€100–255Drive 79.5 km
- Drive from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklioncar 79.5 km
1h 13m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rethymno (Station) to Herakliontaxi 79.5 km
1h 13m€80–100Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Port
1h 16m€70–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion is to bus which costs €7 - €14 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rethymno and arriving at Heraklion. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Heraklion Port via Thira Santorini Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Rethymno (Station) and Heraklion is 79 km. The road distance is 79.5 km.
The best way to get from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €7 - €14.
The bus from Rethymno to Heraklion takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.
Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Heraklion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion.
What companies run services between Rethymno (Station), Greece and Heraklion, Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Rethymno to Heraklion every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14 and the journey takes 1h 29m. KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rethymno (Station) to Heraklion Port via Rethymno and Thira Santorini Port in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion
- 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 Rethymno to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €70–110
- 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 Rethymno to Thira Santorini Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- Seajets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Radio Taxi Vrysinas Rethymno
- Phone
- +30 2831 025000
- Website
- taxirethymno.gr
Dias Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2834 023000
- Website
- radiotaxidias.gr
Arkadi Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2831 022316
Ermis Radio Taxi Rethymno
- Phone
- +30 2831 072900
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