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

The cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Rethymno is to car ferry which costs €100 - €220 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Rethymno is to car ferry which takes 2h 28m and costs €100 - €220.

How far is it from Santorini caldera to Rethymno?

The distance between Santorini caldera and Rethymno is 151 km.

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

The best way to get from Santorini caldera to Rethymno without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 28m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Santorini caldera to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Santorini caldera to Rethymno - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Santorini caldera to Rethymno by car ferry, plane, or shuttle

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 28m
€108–217
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 40m
€145–358
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
€147–383

Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

44Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.3 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymno twice a week. Tickets cost €60–160 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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