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.
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 Milos → Rethimno if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Milos (MLO).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Milos.
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Drive to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Milos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 25m | €205($205) | hourly | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 60m | €9($9) | twice a week | 345km (215 miles) |
Bus to Heraklion, Ferry | 12h 50m | €59($59) | once a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | €13($13) | once daily | 345km (214 miles) |
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Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Milos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.