How to travel from Lindos to Rethimno, Greece

The distance between Lindos and Rethimno is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lindos to Rethimno by taxi, ferry, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RethimnoLindos if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Rhodes then take a ferry to Heraklion then take the bus to Rethymno.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi, Ferry and Car

Take a taxi to Rhodes then take a ferry to Kasos and then to Sitia then drive to Rethimno Colour Studio with free bikes Rethymno Town.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lindos and Rethimno

There are several options for getting from Lindos to Rethimno by taxi, ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Lindos and Rethimno is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Lindos and Rethimno by taxi, ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Lindos to Rethimno is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lindos and Rethimno is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lindos and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lindos and Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lindos to Rethimno. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 5h 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 Lindos to Rethimno. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rhodes then take a ferry to Kasos and then to Sitia then drive to Rethimno Colour Studio with free bikes Rethymno Town. instead which will take 11h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lindos to Rethimno is to take a taxi, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Lindos to Rethimno

Compare travel optionsbetween Lindos and Rethimno

Transport options from Lindos to Rethimno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 5m
€205($205)
hourly814km (506 miles)
Bus and Ferry
18h 25m
€82($82)
once a week488km (303 miles)
Taxi, Ferry and Car
11h 50m
€200($200)
once a week509km (316 miles)

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Airports near Rethimno

The following major airports near Rethimno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

CHQ
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Rethimno
HER
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Rethimno
JTR
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Rethimno