What is the cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Rome is to Private transfer and fly which costs €110 - €330 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rethymno to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Rome is to Private transfer and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rethymno and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Rome. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Heraklion, Ioannina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 53m.

How far is it from Rethymno to Rome?

The distance between Rethymno and Rome is 1339 km.

How do I travel from Rethymno to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Rethymno to Rome without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry via Durrës which takes 26h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rethymno to Rome?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Rethymno to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rethymno to Rome bus from?

Rethymno to Rome bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.

Where does the Rethymno to Rome bus arrive?

Rethymno to Rome bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.

What is the time difference between Rethymno and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Rethymno. It is currently 4:25 PM in Rethymno and 3:25 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21248+ hotels available in Rome.

Rethymno to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, Private transfer, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rethymno to Rome by shuttle, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, bus, busferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CHQ - FCO
5h 47m
€111–326
Car ferry, drive, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Igoumenitsacar
3. Take the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Bari M.maferry Asf
4. Drive from Bari M.ma to Romecar
25h 45m
€347–633
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Durrës
1. Take the carferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
26h 41m
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HER - FCO
7h 47m
€142–368
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
4. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
30h 16m
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the carferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
31h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry via Ioánnina
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
36h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklionbus
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Anagninabusferry
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Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

30Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,338.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Rome, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Rome. However, you can take the shuttle to Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Rethymno to Rome via Port of Piraeus, Igoumenitsa, and Bari M.ma in around 25h 45m.

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