There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Rethymno (Region) by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Patsos
3h€10–15Bus via Heraklion
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Patsos
3h 45m€8–14Drive 86.7 km
- Drive from Heraklion to Rethymno (Region)86.7 km
1h 35m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heraklion to Rethymno (Region)86.7 km
1h 35m€85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Rethymno (Region) is to bus which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Rethymno (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete station to Rethymno (Region). However, there are services departing from Heraklion Central Station and arriving at Patsos via Rethymno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Crete and Rethymno (Region) is 103 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Rethymno (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Crete to Rethymno (Region), including transfers.
Crete to Rethymno (Region) bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion Central Station.
Crete to Rethymno (Region) bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Rethymno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crete to Rethymno (Region) is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Crete to Rethymno (Region).
There are 2470+ hotels available in Rethymno (Region).
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Rethymno (Region), Greece?
You can take a bus from Heraklion Central Station to Patsos via Rethymno in around 3h.
- Phone
- +30 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Rethymno to Patsos
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Sougia Taxi - Meletis Nempavlakis
- Phone
- +30 694 085 9860
- Website
- sougiataxi-meletis.gr
Knossos Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2810210102
- Website
- cretataxi.com
Heraklion Taxi
- Phone
- +30 281 400 3084
- Website
- herakliontaxi.com
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