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 which costs $150 - $250 and takes 29h 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 24m and costs $140 - $450.

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 1103 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 car ferry and train and bus and night train which takes 26h 20m and costs $240 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 5477+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Rethymno to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, Private transfer, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rethymno to Bucharest by shuttle, plane, car ferry, train, bus, night train, car, or busferry

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 Chania International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CHQ - OTP
5h 24m
$149–445
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HER - OTP
5h 39m
$132–370
Car ferry, train, bus, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pleven Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
5. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
26h 20m
$249–556
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
27h 57m
$277–614
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Bucharestcar
20h 17m
$405–792
Car ferry to Santorini, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
2. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane JTR - OTP
8h 42m
$135–461
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Heraklion Central Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
29h 7m
$154–245
Bus, bus and ferry via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
35h 8m

Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 45mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rethymno to Bucharest.

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Distance: 1,102.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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 Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari, then take the line 100 bus to Piata 21 Decembrie 1989. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Rethymno to Bucharest via Port of Piraeus, Piraeus, Athens, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Pleven Bus Station, Pleven, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 26h 20m.

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