How to travel from Rethimno to Corinth, Greece

The distance between Rethimno and Corinth is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rethimno to Corinth by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Corinth.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take the train to Korinthos N..

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Souda then take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Corinth.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heraklion then Athens Agiou Konstantinou and then to Corinth.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rethimno and Corinth

There are several options for getting from Rethimno to Corinth by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Rethimno and Corinth is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Rethimno and Corinth by bus, ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Rethimno to Corinth is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Rethimno and Corinth is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rethimno and Corinth. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Corinth. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rethimno and Corinth. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rethimno to Corinth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perivólia, Rethymno, Heraklion, Heraklion Central Bus Station, Athens Agiou Konstantinou and Σταθ.Υπερασ.Λεωφ.Κηφισου. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, Citylines and KTEL Korinthias run regular bus services between Rethimno and Corinth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rethimno to Corinth. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Corinth. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Corinth is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Corinth. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) 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 Rethimno to Corinth. We recommend that you take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take the train to Korinthos N.. instead which will take 10h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rethimno to Corinth is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rethimno and Corinth

Transport options from Rethimno to Corinth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 35m
€175($175)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
10h 10m
€115($115)
twice a week616km (383 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
11h 55m
€20($20)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Bus to Heraklion, ferry12h 30m
€77($77)
once daily498km (310 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€25($25)
4 times a week509km (316 miles)

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Airports near Corinth

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

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Corinth
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Corinth
GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Corinth