How to travel from Delphi to Rethimno, Greece
The distance between Delphi and Rethimno is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Delphi to Rethimno by car, 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 → Delphi if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Panormos.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lamia then take a ferry to Chania then take the bus to Rethymno.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car, Train, Ferry and Bus
Drive to Kiato then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Rethymno.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Delphi and Rethimno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Delphi to Rethimno by car, train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Delphi and Rethimno is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 12h 55m to get from Delphi and Rethimno by car, train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Delphi to Rethimno is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Delphi and Rethimno is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Delphi and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Delphi and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Delphi to Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Delphi to Rethimno. We recommend that you drive to Kiato then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Rethymno. instead which will take 12h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delphi to Rethimno is to drive, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Delphi and Rethimno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 5m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 600km (373 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, Fly | 7h 30m | €200($200) | twice a week | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 10h 35m | €160($160) | twice a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 15m | €85($85) | once daily | 699km (434 miles) |
| Bus to Pátra, ferry | 18hrs | €75($75) | twice a week | 775km (481 miles) |
Car, Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 55m | €145($145) | once daily | 854km (531 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Delphi and Rethimno
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
KTEL Fthiotidos
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