How to travel from Rethimno to Delphi, Greece
The distance between Rethimno and Delphi is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rethimno to Delphi 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 Delphi → Rethimno if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 Levadia.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Itea.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rethimno and Delphi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rethimno to Delphi by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Rethimno and Delphi is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 11h 5m to get from Rethimno and Delphi by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Rethimno to Delphi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Rethimno and Delphi is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rethimno and Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rethimno and Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Itea. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rethimno to Delphi. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Delphi. instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Delphi is Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Delphi. Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) 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 Delphi. We recommend that you take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take the train to Levadia. instead which will take 11h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rethimno to Delphi is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rethimno and Delphi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 592km (368 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8hrs | €185($185) | 3 times a week | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 11h 5m | €175($175) | twice a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 45m | €95($95) | once daily | 636km (395 miles) |
| Bus to Chania, ferry | 16h 10m | €78($78) | once daily | 678km (421 miles) |
| Bus to Chania, ferry | 16h 60m | €68($68) | twice a week | 748km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rethimno and Delphi
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Minoan Lines
KTEL Fthiotidos
Bus companies
KTEL Fokidas
Airports near Delphi
The following major airports near Delphi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Araxos Airport (GPA)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Delphi
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Delphi
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Delphi