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How to get fromRethymno to Spinalonga (Island)by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Rethymno to Spinalonga (Island) by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Agios Nikolaosbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pláka to Spinalongaferry ferry
    4h 49m

  2. Private transfer, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Agios Nikolaosshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pláka to Spinalongaferry ferry
    4h

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  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Spinalonga (Island), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Spinalonga (Island). However, you can take the bus to Heraklion Central Station, take the bus to Agios Nikolaos, take the bus to Pláka, walk to Pláka, then take the ferry to Spinalonga. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rethymno to Spinalonga via Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Pláka, and Pláka in around 4h.

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