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

The cheapest way to get from Sitia to Rethymno is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sitia to Rethymno is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Sitia and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Sitia to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Sitia and arriving at Rethymno via Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Sitia to Rethymno?

The distance between Sitia and Rethymno is 177 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sitia to Rethymno without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €22 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Sitia to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sitia to Rethymno bus from?

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

Where does the Sitia to Rethymno bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sitia to Rethymno?

Yes, the driving distance between Sitia to Rethymno is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sitia to Rethymno.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 1638+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Sitia to Rethymno - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and Private transfer

There are 5 ways to get from Sitia to Rethymno by ferry, bus, car, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Sitia to HeraklionBsf
2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
4h 23m
€22–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
5h
€20–28
Ferry, bus via Heraklion
1. Take the ferry from Sitia to HeraklionBsf
2. Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
4h 51m
€21–26
Drive 200.4 km
1. Drive from Sitia to Rethymno200.4 km
3h 6m
€36–52
Private transfer
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town
3h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sitia to Rethymno.

Launch map view

Distance: 176.6 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Sitia, Greece and Rethymno, Greece?

You can take a bus from Sitia to Rethymno via Heraklion Central Station in around 5h.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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