How to travel from Rethimno to Milos, Greece

The distance between Rethimno and Milos is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rethimno to Milos by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Milos (MLO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Milos.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Milos.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rethimno and Milos

There are several options for getting from Rethimno to Milos by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Rethimno and Milos is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Rethimno and Milos by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Rethimno to Milos is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Rethimno and Milos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rethimno and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Milos (MLO). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rethimno and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Milos (MLO). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rethimno and Milos. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Milos (MLO) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Rethimno to Milos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rethimno to Milos typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and and arrive into Milos (MLO).

The closest major airport to Milos is Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Milos. Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) 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 Milos. We recommend that you drive to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Milos. instead which will take 5h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rethimno to Milos is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Rethimno to Milos

Compare travel optionsbetween Rethimno and Milos

Transport options from Rethimno to Milos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
€205($205)
hourly491km (305 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 60m
€9($9)
twice a week345km (215 miles)
Bus to Heraklion, Ferry12h 50m
€59($59)
once a week343km (213 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 20m
€13($13)
once daily345km (214 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Rethimno and Milos

Airlines

Airports near Milos

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

MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Milos
CHQ
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Milos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Milos