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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Rethymno is to train and bus and car ferry and bus and ferry which costs €140 - €240 and takes 39h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Rethymno is to fly and Private transfer which takes 6h 17m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Rethymno via Vlorë, Ioannina and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

How far is it from Rome to Rethymno?

The distance between Rome and Rethymno is 1443 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Rethymno without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 34h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Rome to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Rethymno bus from?

Rome to Rethymno bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Rethymno bus arrive?

Rome to Rethymno bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Rethymno?

Rethymno is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 11:06 PM in Rome and 12:06 AM in Rethymno.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2799+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Rome to Rethymno - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Private transfer, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Rethymno by plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly, Private transfer
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane FCO - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Townshuttle
6h 17m
€148–408
Train, bus, car ferry, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Bari-Portobus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Patrascarferry
4. Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
5. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
39h
€146–236
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port Of Baricar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Piraeuscar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
31h 37m
€348–548
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
34h 43m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Ioanninabus
3. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
4. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
36h 55m
Bus and ferry, Private transfer
1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Townshuttle
2d

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 27mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rome to Rethymno.

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Distance: 1,443 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Rethymno, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Rethymno. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, then take the shuttle to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rome to Rethymno via Port of Bari, Port of Igoumenitsa, Port of Piraeus, and Thira Santorini Port in around 31h 37m.

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