Do you plan on visiting Crete this summer? But you are still looking into which place would be best to visit during the hot season. How about the city that makes Crete one of the most beautiful places in all of Greece? The city holds a collection of great and beautiful beaches. If you have not guessed it yet, then we are talking about Rethymno town. Rethymno is more of an old town with a set of beautiful beaches like Bali Beach, Damnoni Beach, Preveli Beach, and more. You can enjoy a number of water sports at the beach, enjoy the sun, and dine at the beach cafes with beautiful views. But the city is not all about beaches, it has some of the oldest monuments in all of Greece, like the Rimondi Foundations.
So, if you have decided to visit Rethymno directly, then there is a high chance that your flight will land at Chania airport as Rethymno does not receive any international flights, and Chania is the closest airport with a distance of 36.6km. So, if you are wondering how are you going to get to Rehymno from the airport, then continue reading. In this blog, we are going to talk about all the possible means of transportation from Chania airport to Rethymno town, such as local transport, public bus, and private vehicles, including the fares and travel time of each ride. So, hold onto your luggage and let us get into it.
If you do not plan on spending a lot of money on traveling, then commuting via the local KTEL bus would be the best and most economical option. These KTEL bus services are affordable, convenient, and functional throughout the day. So, you can catch the one that suits your schedule and travel from Chania airport to Rethymno easily without spending too much money on the commute. You can catch the bus from the bus stop right outside the airport or book your ticket online from the website and be on your way to Rethymno once you land.
The travel time from Chania Airport to Rethymno is around two hours by bus. You will get on from the bus stop outside the airport, and the bus will drop you in Rethymno town for just €7.2 to €9.
The KTEL bus service in Crete offers a single route from Chania Airport to Rethymno:
Chania Airport to Rethymno: The KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A bus service offers a direct route from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rethymno, Greece. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and includes stops at Pazinos, Aróni, Pithári, Souda, Navi Hospital, Platani, Megalo Chorio Cross, Kalami, Kalives, Agioi Pantes, Vrisses, Esperos, Almiros, Georgioupolis, Kavros, Episkopi, Petres, and Gerani.
When traveling by taxi from Chania airport to Rethymno, instruct the driver to exit the airport and head towards Vorios Odikos Axonas Kritis/A90/E75 in Tsikalaria from EO Aerodromiou Soudas and Akrotiriou. Next, the driver should follow Vorios Odikos Axonas Kritis/E75 and take the exit toward Rethymno to reach Kapetan Giorgi in Rethymno. The journey takes around 46 minutes, covering a distance of 55.9 km. Finally, the driver should follow Leof. Machis Kritis, Leof. Emmanouil Pachla, and Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis to reach Mark. Portaliou in Rethymno. Depending on traffic conditions, the total journey time is approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Best Crete Transfer offers direct transport from Chania airport to anywhere in Crete. Their staff is super friendly, and they hire the local Cretans to ensure that you do not get lost around the island. They also prioritize their customer’s safety which is why Best Crete Transfer runs a complete background check on everyone before hiring them. Hiring a taxi will not only cancel out the factor of getting lost in an unknown country, but it will also provide you with more comfort and luxury compared to a local bus.
You can take the taxi from outside the airport, or you can pre-book it from the Chania airport taxi service’s website. The approximate travel time from Chania airport to Rethymno on a taxi would be around one hour and 20 minutes, depending on how many stops you make, and it will cost you from €102 to €203 depending on the number of people.
Renting a car to travel from Chania airport to Rethymno town is another option if you do not wish to tag along with people and be a part of a group or if you are a group of friends who would like to travel and explore the island on your own. Renting a car from one of the local rental shops would be the safe way to do it. You will have the area to bargain and come to a settlement. But to drive in a foreign country, we would suggest that you learn about the driving rules and regulations of that country first.
Of course, renting a car provides you with a huge advantage of being in full control of your trip. You can visit any location and stay there for however long you like. You can make as many stops as you want, and nobody will question or deny you. But driving in an unknown country has its risks as well. For example, you can easily get lost, and renting a car is more expensive than getting a taxi or traveling on a bus. Also, you need to have a valid driver’s license and a functional credit card to dodge any inconvenience. So, keep all these pointers in mind before getting a car.
Taking a private car and driving it yourself in order to commute from Chania airport to Rethymno is the best option if you do not want to tag along with strangers and run around a specific scheduled table during your trip. There are other vehicles that you can rent as well; for example, a scooter or a bicycle would be a convenient way to move around Rethymno as well.
The cheapest way to get from Chania Airport to Rethymno is via public bus. There are a number of bus services that function around Crete, but KTEL buses are the best. The bus service runs for the whole day, but we would still suggest that you check it beforehand to avoid any inconvenience at the time of your arrival.
The shortest way to get from Chania Airport to Rethymno is by renting a taxi or a private transfer. The journey by taxi takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Private transfer options, such as shuttle buses or private cars, are also available at the airport and may take a similar amount of time.
Yes, if you choose to take a Crete taxi from Chania Airport to Rethymno, the taxi driver will drop you off anywhere you want in Rethymno, be it a tavern or your hotel. We would advise you to provide the name and address of the hotel to the Crete taxi transfer when you get in the taxi, so they can enter the details into their navigation system.
When you walk out of the airport, a chauffeur will be waiting for you holding a card with your name on it. So you can easily spot the driver. The driver will then help you with the luggage and ensure that you reach your destination safely.
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