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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Rethymno

Composite routes from Athens to Rethymno

Cheapest
12 h 45 min
Car
357 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.65–$206.52

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$173.91

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$195.65

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.00–$195.65

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$267.49
Other from Athinios Port to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$89.16–$203.80
Bus from Heraklion Airport to Aegean
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$8.92
Bus from Perivolia to Patsos
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.28–$3.26
Bus from Rethymno to Patsos
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.61–$3.70

B&S Transfers

Phone:
+30 697 32 04 923
Email:
info@crete-taxi-service.com
Website:
crete-taxi-service.com/en
Bus from Heraklion Airport to Aegean
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Rethymno is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Rethymno is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Rethymno via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Rethymno?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Rethymno. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Rethymno?

The distance between Athens and Rethymno is 416 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Rethymno?

Book your Athens to Rethymno ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Rethymno without a car is to car ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

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

The car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Athens to Rethymno bus from?

Athens to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Rethymno bus arrive?

Athens to Rethymno bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2744+ hotels available in Rethymno. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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