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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Rethymno is to train and bus and bus and ferry which costs €140 - €290 and takes 38h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Rethymno is to fly and Private transfer which takes 6h and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Rethymno via Vienna International Airport, Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy, Thessaloniki and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 43m.

How far is it from Vienna to Rethymno?

The distance between Vienna and Rethymno is 1615 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Rethymno without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 38h 43m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Vienna to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Rethymno bus from?

Vienna to Rethymno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.

Where does the Vienna to Rethymno bus arrive?

Vienna to Rethymno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Rethymno?

Rethymno is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 3:55 AM in Vienna and 4:55 AM in Rethymno.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2973+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Vienna to Rethymno - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and Private transfer

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Rethymno by plane, shuttle, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or ferry

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

Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane VIE - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Rethymnoshuttle
6h
€149–375
Train, bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Lamíabus
3. Take the busferry from Lamía to Chaniabusferry
4. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
38h 43m
€140–287
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane VIE - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Townshuttle
6h 15m
€149–425
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hegyeshalomtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Rajka to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
5. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
39h 26m
€296–645
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
4. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
40h 43m
€166–265
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Vienna Schwedenplatz to Bratislavaferry
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
4. Take the bus from Heraklion to Rethymnobus
41h 26m
€186–268
Bus, bus and ferry, Private transfer
1. Take the bus from Vienna to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
4. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Townshuttle
46h 9m

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,615.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Rethymno, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Vienna to Rethymno. However, you can take the train to Flughafen Wien, walk to Vienna International Airport (VIE) airport, fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ), walk to Chania Airport, then take the shuttle to Rethymno. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Rethymno via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Népliget M, Budapest Hotel Platanus, Lamía, Lamía, Chania, and Chania in around 38h 43m.

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