What is the cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Bucharest is to bus and bus and ferry and night train which costs $100 - $170 and takes 33h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rethymno to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Bucharest is to Private transfer and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $240 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Rethymno and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Bucharest via Heraklion and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.

How far is it from Rethymno to Bucharest?

The distance between Rethymno and Bucharest is 1132 km.

How do I travel from Rethymno to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Rethymno to Bucharest without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 7m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Rethymno to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Rethymno to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rethymno to Bucharest bus from?

Rethymno to Bucharest bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.

Where does the Rethymno to Bucharest bus arrive?

Rethymno to Bucharest bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5386+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Rethymno to Bucharest - 7 ways to travel via train, Private transfer, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rethymno to Bucharest by shuttle, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, night train, or train

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

Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airport
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)HER - OTP
5h 11m
$227–531
Bus, bus and ferry, train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Station
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to Lakatnik
5. Take the train from Lakatnik to Gorna Oryahovitsa
6. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
33h 36m
$105–177
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Station
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
29h 7m
$134–198
Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airport
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CHQ - OTP
5h 1m
$244–535
Car ferry, bus via Athens
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Port
2. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militari
30h 24m
$283–444
Bus, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Chania
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
4. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharest
33h 7m
$109–163
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Port
2. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to București, Autogara Militari
33h 30m
$241–377

Rethymno to Bucharest by car ferry, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

30h 24mAverage Duration

$283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.8 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Bucharest. However, you can take the shuttle to Heraklion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rethymno to Bucharest via Heraklion Central Station, Heraklion, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki in around 29h 7m.

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