There are 5 ways to get from Sitia to Rethymno by ferry, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Sitia to Heraklionferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymnobus
4h 16m€31–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
5h€21–32Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Sitia to Rethymnocar 200.3 km
3h 6m€37–53Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
3h 40mFerry, bus via Heraklion
- Take the ferry from Sitia to Heraklionferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
4h 23m€24–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sitia to Rethymno is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Sitia to Rethymno is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sitia to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Sitia and arriving at Rethymno via Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Sitia and Rethymno is 177 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Sitia to Rethymno without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sitia to Rethymno, including transfers.
Sitia to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Sitia station.
Sitia to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sitia to Rethymno is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sitia to Rethymno.
There are 3173+ hotels available in Rethymno.
What companies run services between Sitia, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?
You can take a bus from Sitia to Rethymno via Heraklion Central Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €70–165
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €70–110
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €130–150
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €150–165
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Getting around the Cyclades, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.














