KTEL Heraklio–Lasithi + KTEL Chania–Rethymno
Heraklion ↔ Rethymno by bus
Rethymno appears in the regular Heraklion–Rethymno–Chania publication; check the current edition for your direction.
Step by step
How the journey works
Follow the legs in order, then use the official operator link for today’s timetable.
Board in
Heraklion
Arrive at
Rethymno
Use the regular trunk service
Use the regular Heraklion–Rethymno–Chania publication and confirm that the selected journey includes Rethymno.
Check both sides of the corridor
KTEL Chania–Rethymno publishes departures from Rethymno, while the Heraklion-side timetable is listed by KTEL Heraklio–Lasithi.
Plan any south-coast connection separately
If you continue towards Plakias or Preveli, treat that Rethymno departure as a separate connection with its own current grid.
Tickets
Use e-ktel.com online booking or the ticket windows at the Heraklion and Rethymno KTEL stations.
Good to know
- Use the regular trunk-route publication for Rethymno.
- Rethymno works well as a stopover before continuing west or south.
- Verify the live operator grid before relying on a same-day connection.
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
Use Crete Bus on your trip
Choose your device and review the current store listing.
Optional ideas after the bus plan
While you're in Rethymno
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Where next
Keep building the island plan
Sources for this corridor
Official sources: KTEL Chania–Rethymno S.A.Official routes, timetables and fares for west CreteKTEL Heraklio–Lasithi S.A.Official routes, timetables and fares for east and south Crete
. Full minute-by-minute timetables remain with the operators.