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Six ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Rethymno

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Cheapest
By car (4 084 km)
2 d 52 min
4084 km.
from $224
Fastest
Plane from Edinburgh (Newcastle International Airport) to Rethymno (Chania International Airport)
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Other
Bus, Plane
8 h 27 min
3100 km.
from $368.21
Train, bus, car ferry via Strasbourg
43 h 35 min
3100 km.
from $5.43
Train, Plane
9 h 28 min
3100 km.
from $444.75
Bus
3 d 5 h 49 min
3100 km.
from $382.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10
Plane from Newcastle to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$430.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42
Plane from Newcastle to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$481.00

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
29h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion Airport to Aquila
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$13.92

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$15.19

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno is to bus which costs $195.65 - $358.70 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno is to fly and Private transfer which takes 8h 27m and costs $195.65 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rethymno?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Rethymno. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rethymno via London Finchley Road, Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rethymno?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rethymno is 3240 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rethymno without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno without a car is to train and bus and car ferry via Strasbourg which takes 43h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rethymno bus from?

Edinburgh to Rethymno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rethymno?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rethymno is to fly which takes 12h 2m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $358.70 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rethymno bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Rethymno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Rethymno?

Rethymno is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 05:13 in Edinburgh and 07:13 in Rethymno.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2744+ hotels available in Rethymno. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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