KTEL Chania–Rethymno
Chania ↔ Rethymno by bus
The operator’s namesake corridor follows the north-coast highway between the two city KTEL stations.
Step by step
How the journey works
Follow the legs in order, then use the official operator link for today’s timetable.
Board in
Chania
Arrive at
Rethymno
Travel station to station
Regular KTEL Chania–Rethymno services follow the coastal highway between the central bus stations in both cities.
Use the current departure pair
The operator publishes separate “Departures from Chania” and “Departures from Rethymno” grids and refreshes them through the season.
Allow for the final city walk
The KTEL stations are outside the pedestrian cores of both old towns, so leave time for the short walk or a taxi.
Tickets
Book online at e-ktel.com or buy at the KTEL ticket counter in either city.
Good to know
- This is KTEL Chania–Rethymno’s core corridor and has the broadest service of the western city links.
- Check the validity date printed on the current departure grid.
- Plan the station-to-old-town leg at both ends.
Corridor map
Map loads as it enters view.
Markers show approximate place centres, not exact bus platforms. Confirm the current departure location with the operator.
The Crete Bus app
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Optional ideas after the bus plan
While you're in Rethymno
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Where next
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Sources for this corridor
Official sources: KTEL Chania–Rethymno S.A.Official routes, timetables and fares for west Crete
. Full minute-by-minute timetables remain with the operators.