How to get fromAgia Roumeli to Rethymnoby car ferry, bus, or shuttle

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 2 ways to get from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno by car ferry, bus, 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.

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Agia Roumeli to Sougiacarferry
2. Take the bus from Soúgia to Chaniabus
3. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
4h 20m
Car ferry, Private transfer
1. Take the car ferry from Agia Roumeli to Sougiacarferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Soúgia to Rethymnoshuttle
3h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno.

Launch map view

Distance: 137.2 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Agia Roumeli, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno. However, you can take the car ferry to Sougia, walk to Soúgia, take the bus to Chania, then take the bus to Rethymno. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno via Sougia and Soúgia in around 3h 37m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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 Travelling around the UAE, Need to know: Greyhound, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Rethymno(opens in a new window), Greece(opens in a new window)

Rethymno is a city in Greece on the island of Crete. It is the capital of Rethymno regional unit, and has a population of more than 30,000 inhabitants (near 40,000 for the municipal unit). Rethymno was originally built during the Minoan civilization (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe). The city was prominent enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town: two dolphins in a circle.

Things to do in Rethymno

Fortezza of Rethymno(Opens in a new window)

The Fortezza (Greek: Φορτέτζα, from Italian for "fortress") is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses were built within the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings within the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and is open to the public.

Lake Kournas(Opens in a new window)

Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas. It is in the Apokoronas municipality of Chania regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47 km from the town of Chania. Kournas is a fairly large village perched on a hill overlooking the lake.

Kourtaliotiko Gorge(Opens in a new window)

The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek: Κουρταλιώτικο Φαράγγι), also known as the Asomatos Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Ασώματου), is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated where the Kourtaliotiko River flows southwards between the mountains of Kouroupa and Xiron. The village of Koxare is at the northern end of the gorge. A road runs north to south through the gorge connecting Koxare to Asomatos; it then leads west, to the town of Plakias on the southern coast of Crete.

Eleutherna(Opens in a new window)

Eleutherna (Ἐλεύθερνα), also called Apollonia (Ἀπολλωνία), was an ancient city-state in Crete, Greece, which lies 25 km southeast of Rethymno in Rethymno regional unit. Archaeologists excavated the site, located on a narrow northern spur of Mount Ida, the highest mountain in Crete. The site is about 1 km south of modern town of Eleftherna, about 8 km north east of Moni Arkadiou, in the current municipality of Rethymno. It flourished from the Dark Ages of Greece’s early history until Byzantine times.

Places to stay in Rethymno

Dyo Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Aloe Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Veranda Rossa Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Ammos Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Agia Roumeli to Rethymno right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.