How much is the bus from Heraklion to Rethymno?

A one-way KTEL ticket from Heraklion to Rethymno costs 8.00 €.

How long is the bus ride from Heraklion to Rethymno?

The KTEL bus from Heraklion to Rethymno takes about 1h 30min.

What time is the first and last bus from Heraklion to Rethymno?

The first bus leaves Heraklion at 05:30 and the last at 21:30 (varies by day of week and season).

How much is a taxi from Heraklion to Rethymno?

A taxi from Heraklion to Rethymno costs around 90–140 € at the official meter rate; the KTEL bus costs 8.00 €. Agree the fare before departure.

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Bus Heraklion to Rethymno

KTEL runs 34 bus departures between Heraklion and Rethymno. First at 05:30, last at 21:30. Journey about 1h 30min. Ticket 8.00 €.

8.00 € price1h 30min durationEvery Day Plan this journey with dates

Updated on 20.09.2026

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Heraklion · Rethymno

8.00 € price1h 30min durationEvery Day

Every Day

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najbliższy odjazd · minione godziny są wyszarzone

Heraklion · Rethymno

8.00 € price1h 30min durationMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

05:30
06:30
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najbliższy odjazd · minione godziny są wyszarzone

Rethymno · Heraklion

8.00 € price1h 30min durationEvery Day

Every Day

06:30
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najbliższy odjazd · minione godziny są wyszarzone

Rethymno · Heraklion

8.00 € price1h 30min durationMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

06:30
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najbliższy odjazd · minione godziny są wyszarzone

And by taxi?

Estimate at the official meter rate · agree the fare before departure.

90–140 € · ~87 kmBus from 8.00 €

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Direct buses onward from Rethymno

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Times follow the operators' seasonal timetables and may change. Always confirm with the operator before travelling. Prices marked “indicative” are estimated from distance.