How to travel from Corinth to Rethimno, Greece
The distance between Corinth and Rethimno is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Corinth to Rethimno by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rethimno → Corinth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Panormos.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Heraklion then take the bus to Rethymno.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€26($26)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corinth and Rethimno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corinth to Rethimno by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Corinth and Rethimno is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Corinth and Rethimno by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Corinth to Rethimno is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Corinth and Rethimno is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corinth and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corinth and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corinth to Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Rethimno is Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Rethimno. Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) and Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Corinth to Rethimno. We recommend that you take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Panormos. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corinth to Rethimno is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corinth and Rethimno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | €185($185) | hourly | 464km (288 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 45m | €110($110) | twice a week | 614km (382 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 13hrs | €26($26) | once daily | 495km (307 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, ferry | 19h 40m | €90($90) | twice a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corinth and Rethimno
Ferry operators
Minoan Lines
ATTICA Group International lines
Bus companies
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
KTEL Achaias
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Rethimno
The following major airports near Rethimno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Rethimno
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Rethimno
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Rethimno