What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno is to train and bus and bus and ferry which costs €130 - €200 and takes 39h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno is to fly and Private transfer which takes 3h 53m and costs €170 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca station to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square and arriving at Rethymno via Thessaloniki and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 11m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Rethymno is 1323 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 39h 55m and costs €130 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2526+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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

Fly Cluj-Napoca to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)CLJ - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Rethymno
6h 43m
€148–440
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Thessaloniki
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
43h 11m
€127–253
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chania
4. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymno
39h 55m
€135–192
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)CLJ - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
3h 53m
€178–470
Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Nojorid
2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)OMR - HER
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
11h 3m
€180–464
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Feldioara
2. Take the bus from Brașov to Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Piraeus Port Astiggos
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
5. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno
40h 18m
€188–360
Bus, shuttle, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti Kondili
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
5. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymno
41h 11m
€333–483
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Piraeus Port Astiggos
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
4. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno
41h 44m
€199–362

Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno by train, bus, and car ferry

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41h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,323.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Rethymno, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Cluj-Napoca to Rethymno. However, you can take the taxi to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) airport, fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ), walk to Chania Airport, then take the shuttle to Rethymno. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Rethymno via Bucharest North, Gara de Nord, Piata Iancului, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Chania, and Chania in around 39h 55m.

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