Travel
You can reach Rethymno from both Chania and Heraklion airports. The journey from either city to Rethymno takes approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Direct buses to Rethymno operate regularly, generally about once per hour, including weekends. Tickets can be purchased online through the KTEL website:
For questions regarding routes and timetables, you can contact KTEL (bus company) at https://www.ktelherlas.gr/en/contact or via email info(at)e-ktel.gr.
Chania → Rethymno
Buses operate between Chania Airport and Rethymno. Timetables vary depending on the season, so please check the latest schedule before your trip.
Schedule: https://e-ktel.com/en/services/dromologia/
Heraklion → Rethymno
The KTEL (bus) station is located in central Heraklion, so you will first need to travel from Heraklion Airport to the central bus station. A taxi from the airport to the bus station takes approximately 15–20 minutes and might cost around €20–30, depending on traffic. Direct buses from the central Heraklion bus station to Rethymno operate approximately once per hour.
Rethymno
Upon arrival at the Rethymno central bus station, you can either walk or take a taxi to your hotel.
Recommendations:
- Book your bus tickets online in advance to secure a seat.
- If you plan to pay by credit/debit card, confirm with the driver that card payments are accepted.
Shared rides
If you prefer to take a taxi directly from Chania or Heraklion Airport to Rethymno, the estimated cost is approximately €100–150 per vehicle. We have created a Google Sheet where participants can share their travel itineraries and coordinate potential ride-sharing arrangements. If you are interested in sharing a taxi, please add your arrival details to the sheet.