How to Travel from
Rethymno to Athens
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Rethymno, Greece → Athens, Greece
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rethymno to Athens
Composite routes from Rethymno to Athens
Cheapest
12 h 46 min
Car
356 km.
from $19
Route Navigator Rethymno - Athens
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Continue onto Μαρούλη
Μαρούλη, 117 м
117 м
Turn left onto Καστρινάκη
Καστρινάκη, 35 м
35 м
Turn left onto Κουντουριώτη Παύλου
Κουντουριώτη Παύλου, 469 м
469 м
Continue onto Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων and drive toward Χανιά, Ατσιπόπουλο, Πανεπιστήμιο
Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων, Χανιά, Ατσιπόπουλο, Πανεπιστήμιο, 3 km 955 м
3 km 955 м
Turn left onto Ατσιποπούλου - Ρεθύμνου
Ατσιποπούλου - Ρεθύμνου, 24 м
24 м
Turn right and take EO90 toward ΧΑΝΙΑ
ΧΑΝΙΑ, EO90, 30 km 894 м
30 km 894 м
Turn left and drive toward ΔΗΜΟΣ ΦΡΕ, Αγιοι Παντες, Νεροχωρι, Παϊδοχωρι, Πεμονια, Μελιδονι, Φρες, Τζιτζιφες
ΔΗΜΟΣ ΦΡΕ, Αγιοι Παντες, Νεροχωρι, Παϊδοχωρι, Πεμονια, Μελιδονι, Φρες, Τζιτζιφες, 104 м
104 м
Turn right onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου
Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου, 4 km 684 м
4 km 684 м
Turn left onto Διακλαδωση Στύλου
Διακλαδωση Στύλου, 5 km 937 м
5 km 937 м
Keep right onto Διακλαδωση Στύλου
Διακλαδωση Στύλου, 2 km 368 м
2 km 368 м
Turn sharp right
59 м
59 м
Keep left
215 м
215 м
Turn slight right onto Διακλαδωση Στύλου
Διακλαδωση Στύλου, 308 м
308 м
Turn left onto Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης
Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης, 3 km 271 м
3 km 271 м
Keep right onto ΕΟ90 and drive toward Σούδα, Λιμάνι
Σούδα, Λιμάνι, 2 km 883 м
2 km 883 м
Turn right
151 м
151 м
Turn right
85 м
85 м
Turn right
157 м
157 м
Turn left
87 м
87 м
Turn sharp right
32 м
32 м
Attention, take ferry (Πειραιάς - Χανιά (Σούδα))
Πειραιάς - Χανιά (Σούδα), 293 km 941 м
293 km 941 м
Leave ferry and continue
87 м
87 м
Turn right
373 м
373 м
Turn left
16 м
16 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Turn sharp right onto Ακτή Κονδύλη
Ακτή Κονδύλη, 1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Turn left onto Κόνωνος
Κόνωνος, 424 м
424 м
Turn left onto Αθηνών
Αθηνών, 1 km 991 м
1 km 991 м
Continue onto Πειραιώς
Πειραιώς, 8 km 531 м
8 km 531 м
Continue onto Σταδίου
Σταδίου, 207 м
207 м
Turn left onto Αρσάκη
Αρσάκη, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto Πανεπιστημίου
Πανεπιστημίου, 28 м
28 м
Turn left onto Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, 292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
Σόλωνος, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 80 м
80 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92
Volotea
Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$229.28
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Other operators
Seajets
Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
info@seajets.gr
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Rethymno to Port
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$267.49
Bus operators
Crete Taxi Transfers
Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$89.16–$203.80
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
info@e-ktel.gr
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Rethymno to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus from Chania to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Athens?
The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Athens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 10h 34m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rethymno to Athens?
The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Rethymno and Athens?
No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Athens. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Is there a direct ferry between Rethymno and Athens?
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rethymno and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
How far is it from Rethymno to Athens?
The distance between Rethymno and Athens is 365 km.
How do I get a ferry ticket from Rethymno to Athens?
Book your Rethymno to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.
How do I travel from Rethymno to Athens without a car?
The best way to get from Rethymno to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 5h 50m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .
How long does it take to get from Rethymno to Athens?
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Rethymno to Athens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rethymno to Athens bus from?
Rethymno to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.
Where does the Rethymno to Athens bus arrive?
Rethymno to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
Where can I stay near Athens?
There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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