What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno is to car ferry and bus which costs €99 - €104 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno is to car ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs €90 - €110.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini Island and Rethymno?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thira Santorini Port and arriving at Rethymno. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Rethymno?

The distance between Santorini Island and Rethymno is 144 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santorini Island to Rethymno?

Book your Santorini Island to Rethymno ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Santorini Island to Rethymno without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs €90 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno?

The car ferry from Athinios Port to Rethymno takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2521+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Santorini Island to Rethymno - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santorini Island to Rethymno by car ferry, plane, shuttle, or bus

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno
2h 20m
€90–110
Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)JTR - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Rethymno
3h 55m
€147–366
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
3h 38m
€100–104
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)JTR - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
4h 5m
€148–385

Santorini Island to Rethymno by car ferry

2Weekly Car ferry

2h 20mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.8 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno twice a week. Tickets cost €90–110 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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