There are 4 ways to get from Rethymno to Ierápetra 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 Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Ierapetrabus
4h€19–29Drive 166.1 km
- Drive from Rethymno to Ierápetracar 166.1 km
2h 32m€30–44Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Ierapetra
3h 10mBus via Heraklion
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklionbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Ierapetrabus
4h 22m€24–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Ierápetra is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Ierápetra is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Ierápetra. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Ierapetra via Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Rethymno and Ierápetra is 179 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.
The best way to get from Rethymno to Ierápetra without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs €18 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Rethymno to Ierápetra, including transfers.
Rethymno to Ierápetra bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.
Rethymno to Ierápetra bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethymno to Ierápetra is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rethymno to Ierápetra.
There are 1152+ hotels available in Ierápetra.
What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Ierápetra, Greece?
You can take a bus from Rethymno to Ierapetra via Heraklion Central Station in around 4h.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Ierapetra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Ierapetra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airport
- 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
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Ierapetra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- 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
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