The distance between Rethimno and Heraklion is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rethimno to Heraklion by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heraklion → Rethimno if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Panormos and then to Heraklion.
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
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Take a taxi to Heraklion.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Rethimno to Heraklion by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Rethimno and Heraklion is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Rethimno and Heraklion by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rethimno to Heraklion is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Rethimno and Heraklion, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rethimno and Heraklion. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heraklion. instead which will take 1h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rethimno and Heraklion. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rethimno to Heraklion. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perivólia and Panormos. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A run regular bus services between Rethimno and Heraklion. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rethimno to Heraklion. We recommend that you take the bus to Panormos and then to Heraklion. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Heraklion is Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Heraklion. Sitia Airport (JSH) (JSH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rethimno and Heraklion. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rethimno to Heraklion is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1h 25m | €12($12) | twice a week | 75km (47 miles) |
Bus to Heraklion | 1h 55m | €14($14) | hourly | 85km (53 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 5m | €90($90) | on demand | 76km (47 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €12($12) | on demand | 76km (47 miles) |
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.