The distance between Lesbos and Rethimno is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lesbos to Rethimno by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rethimno → Lesbos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Mykonos then Santorini and then to Rethymno.
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There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Rethimno by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Lesbos and Rethimno is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Lesbos and Rethimno by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Rethimno is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Rethimno is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Rethimno. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Rethimno. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Rethimno. The ferry typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and Golden Star Ferries run the ferry services between Lesbos and Rethimno. Ferries run once a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Rethimno. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Rethimno. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Lesbos to Rethimno typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and and arrive into Chania (CHQ).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lesbos to Rethimno. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Rethimno is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €310 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4hrs | €310($310) | on demand | 642km (399 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 16h 30m | €245($245) | once a week | 752km (467 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 11h 40m | €280($280) | once a week | 554km (344 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 21h | €175($175) | once a week | 2,329km (1,447 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Huntur
Ilias Travel
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Rethimno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.