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Chania on the map of Crete.

Chania is a city that many tourists recognize as the most beautiful in Crete. People come here to walk along the Venetian streets, visit museums with rich collections, and at the same time go to the Samaria Gorge, Balos Lagoon and Elafonisi Beach. Near the city there are many resorts, among which every tourist will find appropriate place for relax. How to get to Chania? Here are some basic ways.

By plane to Chania

In Chania, there is an airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis", located 10 km from the city - near the bay of Souda. This is the second largest and busiest airport in Crete with one double-decker terminal. Harbour Air accepts regular flights from Athens, Thessaloniki ( Aegean Airlines, Ryanair), Munich (Aegean Airlines), charters from Larnaca (Blueair), Tel Aviv, Oslo, Stockholm, Vilnius, Bucharest (Aegean Airlines), Belgrade (Air Serbia).

There are no direct regular flights from Russian cities, but sometimes summer season launch charter flights. It is much easier to fly to Heraklion first. Here is one of the largest international airports Greece, which receives flights from Moscow and many other regions of Russia. From the airport you need to get to the bus station of Heraklion (bus number 78), and already there transfer to a regular bus to Chania. Travel time is about 3 hours.

Nevertheless, if you are going to rest in the west of Crete, then it is, of course, better to fly to Chania.

Flights to Chania:

From the airport to Chania

As for the transport connection between the airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" and the city of Chania, it will not be difficult to get to your destination. From the terminal to the city, buses leave daily according to the following schedule: 7:15 the first bus, then at 9:15, 10:40, 14:15, 16:50 and 18:50. The last one leaves at 21:15. Travel time - 30 minutes.

For those who do not want to wait for the bus, there are taxi desks near the terminal to Chania. But it is better to reserve a convenient time and a suitable car before arrival.

Ferry to Chania

You can get to Chania by sea with mainland Greece. The large modern port of Souda is located in the nome. It accepts ferries and cruise ships. Most often, tourists arrive here from the Athenian port of Piraeus. The journey from the capital of Greece lasts approximately 10 hours. And luxury liners, which inevitably attract the attention of Cretans and tourists, make a stop during the Mediterranean cruises from Israel and the countries of Southern Europe.

The other port of Chania is located in Kissamos. It is 43 km away from the city and connects Chania ferry service with Corfu, Gythio and Kalamata. Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) run three times a week. On the way to Chania, they make stops on other islands of Greece.

Souda port is located 6.5 km from Chania (15 minutes drive). The easiest way to cover such a short distance is by taxi. Also, buses run between the two points from 6:00 to 23:00 every 20 minutes. They depart from the port terminal and stop at the central market of Chania. From the port of Kissamos, you can reach Chania in 60 minutes. Ending station- KTEL Chanion.

How to get to Chania from other regions of Crete

Crete has an excellent intercity transport connection. Therefore, you can get to Chania at least for a couple of days from the major settlements of the island.

From Rethymno intercity transport leaves from the bus station. The distance to Chania is 55 km, approximately 50 minutes drive. KTEL buses run daily through Kavros, Georgioupolis and Vrisses. The first bus departs at 6:00 (on weekends - at 7:00) and then - every hour until 23:00. The trip will cost 6.7 euros.

From the bus station of Heraklion, the distance to Chania is 103 km (3 hours on the way). Buses run daily, every hour from 5:30 to 21:30, and also at 12:00 - on old road(except weekends). The route Heraklion - Chania is laid through the village of Bali, then - through Rethymnon and Georgioupolis. The trip will cost about 15 euros. There are no buses from Agios Nikolaos to Chania. First you need to get to Heraklion.

All buses in Crete are comfortable, air-conditioned and much safer and cheaper to travel than rented cars. But in some cases, tourists prefer to call a taxi. A trip from the center of Rethymno to Chania can cost between 75 and 90 euros. From the center of Heraklion to Chania by taxi can be reached for 170-190 euros. From Agios Nikolaos, Elounda - for 240-280 euros, and from Ierapetra - for 310 euros.

To Chania - by rented car

Numerous rental offices offer their services to tourists arriving in Crete. You can rent a car at the representative office of Avis, Sixt, Hertz, Suropcar, Firefly. During the peak season (from the beginning of July), the price per day will be approximately 45 euros, per week - 192 euros. IN low season(in spring or with the arrival of autumn) - from 33 euros per day and from 110 euros per week. It is worth remembering that rental offices have the right to increase the price if the client is under 25 years old.

It is best to rent a car at the airport, for example at Heraklion airport, and get to Chania with this car.

Note that it is better to book a car in advance - in the middle of summer there are not enough cars.

Getting to Chania by car from other regions of Crete is very easy. All along north coast The island has a national highway connecting all the main cities of Crete. It also passes by Chania. You just need to not miss the right turn. But with road signs in Crete, everything is in order, and there are several turns in the city area.

To Chania by taxi

If you do not want to burden yourself with renting a car and feel more free, then the best option- get to Chania by taxi. You can order a car from anywhere in Crete, the main thing is to do it in advance. Use the order form at the beginning of the article.

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The distance from Heraklion to Rethymno is 77 km, from the airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" to Rethymnon - 81.6 km. It will take a little over an hour to get there by car. Considering good roads and the absence of heavy traffic, the trip should be pleasant and comfortable. Buses also run between Heraklion and Rethymnon.

Bus Heraklion - Rethymnon

Intercity communication between the cities of Crete is carried out by KTEL buses (the main bus system in Greece).

The bus station is located near the port in Heraklion (see on the KTEL website).

Buses depart daily from early morning to evening. Travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes. The price of a ticket for the bus Heraklion - Rethymno in 2018 one way is 8.30 euros.

Bus schedule Heraklion - Rethymno 2019

The schedule below is current at the time of writing. Changes are especially likely between April and July and from late September to early December.

05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:00 (on the old road on weekdays), 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 , 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30.

Check the current schedule on the website. A ticket can be bought before boarding, although it is not a fact that they will be in season. It's better to take it back.

Taxi from Heraklion to Rethymnon

Taxi ride is possible from anywhere capital city. The advantage of a pre-ordered transfer is that it will wait for the passenger at the agreed place at the designated time, which means that it will be possible to calculate the route in advance. Plus, you don't have to stick to schedules. Travel time is about 1 hour 20 minutes. The price depends on the capacity of the car and the level of comfort. If you divide it among several people, you get an acceptable amount for everyone.

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How to get Heraklion airport to Rethymnon

There is no direct bus, so the route will be compound, except for the taxi option. First you need to take buses No. 1 or No. 78 to the center, then walk to bus station, where to transfer to a regular bus to Rethymno (departure every half an hour or an hour, see above).

Taxi from Heraklion Airport - Rethymno

There will be much less headache if you book a car in advance. Anyway, no need to mess around with luggage. It is especially advantageous to travel with a company or several families.

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How to get from Heraklion to Rethymnon by car

The distance from Heraklion to Rethymno by car is 77 km. The whole way runs along one track - 90. You won't get lost. Just follow the directions of the navigator. The road is spacious: one lane in each direction, plus a wide shoulder for those who move slowly. Please note that on the roads of Crete it is customary to yield to those who are in a hurry. The difficult section of the route will be from Amoudara to Bali - Mountain road with sharp turns.

Travel time - 1 hour.

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Route length between Heraklion and Rethymno: 82km

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Car rental in Crete

Many travelers rent cars and travel around the island on their own. And this is a wise decision. Behind the wheel of a car, you can see much more interesting things, and getting from one city to another is easier. Details about car rental in Crete - in a special material. Below is the search form from Rentalcars:

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How and what is the best way to move around this Greek island: prices, information and tips for tourists

You can travel around Crete by many means of transport: by bus, car, motorcycle, moped, taxi, bicycle, boat and even a pirate ship. But first things first.

Car rent

For those who have a driver's license, who do not like to depend on public transport schedules and want to see the maximum sights in a short time, renting a car is an ideal option on a relatively small island. The rental price starts from 35 euros per day, including insurance - for this money you can take, for example, a Hyundai i10 or Ford Fiesta. A convertible car (for example, a Hyundai Getz convertible) will cost from 45-50 euros, a jeep (Suzuki Vitara) - in the region of 55 - 60 euros. If you are traveling with a large group, you can rent a minibus (for example, Fiat Doblo), which will cost from 65 to 75 euros per day.

To rent a car in Crete, a passport is enough and driving license. At the same time, rental offices are absolutely not picky, and even if your driving experience is only a year or even less, they will still give you a car without any problems.

How to save money on car rental in Crete

The easiest way to get a rental discount is to ask for it directly. If you are traveling as a family or with friends and renting two cars at once in one place, you can count on at least 10-15% discount. If you have the time and opportunity to choose a little - do not rent a car at the first rental office that comes across, but go at least two or three. Another simple trick that often works great with Greeks is to tell them that a nearby rental center has given you a better deal.

For those who do not want to spend precious time on vacation and do not choose according to the leftover principle (when all good and inexpensive cars have already been dismantled), we recommend finding a car for rent in Crete in advance

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Beware the Greeks

Having chosen a car as a means of transportation around the island, be very careful on the roads! The Greeks drive quite famously: they often exceed the speed limit, calmly cross the double solid line and can easily overtake you at the sharpest turn. But even if you see that other drivers break the rules all the time traffic, you should not relax: you are a foreigner, and in the event of an accident, the tourist will have to answer to the fullest extent of the law, while the locals can get away with something. Therefore, on the island it is worth observing the speed limit and carefully monitoring road signs especially in dangerous places.

Buses

Crete is an island, which is also quite convenient to move around. public transport namely buses. For those who do not drive a car or want to take a break from driving during their holidays, this is the most inexpensive and acceptable option. Yes, between all major cities Crete buses run at intervals of a maximum of an hour, in summer from 6.30 to 00.30, the fare depends on the destination. For example, a ticket from resort town Rethymnon to the capital of the island - the city of Heraklion - will cost you 8.50 euros, to get from Heraklion to some nearby village - 3-4 euros. bus ticket in the city costs from 1.10 euros. It is safe to travel by bus, the stops are at a relatively short distance from each other, and you can buy a ticket both from the driver and at any street kiosk. IN weekdays buses run quite often - on average with an interval of 10-15 minutes, but on weekends, especially on Sunday - every 30-35 minutes.

In addition, in the major cities of Crete - Heraklion, Rethymnon and Chania - there are tourist sightseeing buses (bas tourist) that will take you through the most beautiful and interesting places. The ticket price is 12 euros for adults, 6 euros for children, the duration of the trip is about 2 hours (information for 2016).

Of course, you can move around Crete and by taxi. The fare is 3-5 euros around the city for a short distance, 20-25 euros - to a nearby village, from 75 euros from one city to another (for example, from Rethymno to Chania). You can and even need to bargain with taxi drivers, especially if you travel far. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises and conflicts, do not get into the car until you have definitely been given a price that suits you.

What is the best way to get around the city

You can move around the city or, for example, a resort village by bike: rent costs from 6-8 euros per day or from 1-1.5 euros per hour in the city rental service, on a moped or scooter - from 20 euros per day, a motorcycle - from 35 euros per day.

When choosing a scooter or motorcycle as your means of transport, be very careful and be sure to rent a helmet. Although personally, for your safety, we do not recommend using these modes of transport in Crete! But riding a bike, on the contrary, is safer, because in every more or less large city there are special bike paths, there are parking lots for cyclists, etc.

Additional features

By sea ​​waters Crete can be traveled by boat or small yacht (special license required). The cost of renting a more or less "serious" boat is from 90-100 euros per hour. Children will be interested in going to little trip on a pirate ship: the price of such a walk is from 15 euros per hour during the day and from 20 euros in the evening. Usually, the cost of a "pirate cruise" includes live music and light snacks, and they are organized only in major cities of Crete.

Here you can find and buy tickets to Crete at the lowest price (in the search form at the top of the article), as well as instantly compare hotel prices in different booking systems and choose the best offer.

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Bus service in Crete works like clockwork.

Many tourists prefer to explore the island in a rented car, but if you do not have the right or desire to ride on unfamiliar roads, then on regular buses you can easily go around the whole of Crete around, cross it up and down.

Many of those who love and know well this Greek island, is considered the ideal starting point for all travels in Crete.

From here you can find a convenient route literally to any point on the map of this small, but very picturesque piece of land.

red bus

Perhaps, the most unusual bus in the city - a double-decker red without a roof– runs through the streets of Rethymnon every day.

This is a tour bus. Rethymno City Tour.

From 10 am to 7 pm daily, this bus starts every hour from the Unknown Soldier Square in the very center of the city.

His route runs through the most interesting sights of Rethymno - the Venetian fortress of Fortezza and Old city, protection center sea ​​turtles carriage-carriage, abandoned by people the village of Panagia Halevi and many others.

The tour lasts 90 minutes.

Ticket price: 6 euros for children and 12 euros for adults.

From the airport to Rethymnon and back

Rethymno is located almost in the middle between the airports and Chania - each of them is about 40 km away.

But to get directly from the Rethymnon bus station (address: intersection of Π. Πρεβελάκή and Σ. Βλαστοΰ streets, on the coastal highway Ε. Κεφαλογιάυυη, southwest of Fortezza Fortress) to the airports on regular bus it won’t work: first you need to get to the bus station of Heraklion or Chania, and from there on the same regular bus to the airport.

Buses Rethymnon - Heraklion(arrival at bus station A) depart from Rethymno bus station every hour from 6.30 am to 10.15 pm.

Travel time will be about one and a half hours, the price of the trip is 7.6 euros.

From the bus station Greek capital buses to the airport leave every half an hour, travel time is 30 minutes, ticket price is 3 euros.

Buses Rethymno – Chania depart also every hour from 6.00 to 22.30 from Rethymno.

Travel time is about an hour, ticket price is 6.2 euros.

From the bus station of the city of Chania, you can take a bus to the airport in half an hour, the flight schedule must be specified by the days of the week, on average, buses run every one and a half hours from 5 in the morning.

The ticket price is 2.3 euros, the journey to the airport is 30 minutes.

Suburban routes around the city

Suburban buses run to all destinations in Rethymno prefecture, even to the smallest settlements: Metohija, Valsamonero, Chromonastiri, Marulas, Messi, Loutra, Argioupolis and others.

The ticket price, depending on the distance travelled, ranges from 1.2 to 1.9 euros.

The maximum travel time is 45 minutes.

Flights depart to larger settlements 8-10 times a day (Metohija, Valsamonero), to small ones - 2 times a day (Castellacia, Argioupolis).

Schedule commuter routes can be picked up as a brochure at the bus station or at your hotel.

It is possible to get from Rethymno on a comfortable regular bus to more remote places of southwestern Crete.

For example, in a place Agia Galini where are located good hotels(journey time - 90 minutes, ticket - 6.5 euros), or to a remote and from it picturesque beaches at the foot of the mountains (travel time - 2 hours, ticket - 7.2 euros).

Crete trips

As already mentioned, Rethymno is located between the two major cities of Crete ( details about the island) - Heraklion and Chania.

It is through these centers of prefectures and major points on the main Cretan motorway lies the path from Rethymnon around the island.

Therefore, if you want to visit Agios Nikolaos (information about the city) or Sitia to see local attractions, you will first have to go to the capital of Crete, and only then choose the right bus station, because different bus stations serve different areas of the island.