There are 4 ways to get from Rethymno to Palaikastro by bus, ferry, 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, ferry
best- Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Sitiaferry Bsf
4h 5m€49–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus
7h€25–38Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Rethymno to Palaikastrocar 216.5 km
3h 28m€41–59Bus, Private transfer
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklionbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
6h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Palaikastro is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Palaikastro is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Palaikastro. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Palaíkastro via Heraklion Central Station and Sitia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Rethymno and Palaikastro is 195 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Rethymno to Palaikastro without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Rethymno to Palaikastro, including transfers.
Rethymno to Palaikastro bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.
Rethymno to Palaikastro bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethymno to Palaikastro is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Rethymno to Palaikastro.
There are 397+ hotels available in Palaikastro.
What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Palaikastro, Greece?
You can take a bus from Rethymno to Palaíkastro via Heraklion Central Station, Sitia, and Sitia in around 7h.
- 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 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 Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Rethymno to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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