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Transfer from Chania airport to Rethymno

Chania → Rethymno · about 79 km · about 1h 35min · fixed price €90 per vehicle.

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Chania → Rethymno

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Quick answer · checked 23 Oct 2026

Chania → Rethymno: key facts

Getting from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rethymno takes about 1h 35min by car on an empty road (1h 35min – 2h in heavy traffic) over 79 km via A90 and EO90. Our private transfer costs €90 for a car with 1–3 passengers or €130 for a van with 4–8 — the vehicle price you see is the price you pay at booking.

On arrival: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal, after baggage reclaim and the exit from customs, holding a sign with your name. If the flight is late, the driver adjusts to the real landing time; 60 minutes of waiting are included and help with the luggage is part of the service.

Rethymno is the third city of Crete, about 60 km east of the airport along the new national road (E75 / VOAK), which runs along the north coast via Souda, Georgioupoli and Episkopi. The drive takes around 50 minutes. The road is a dual carriageway with sections of two lanes, and in summer there are slow stretches near beach junctions. Tolls are not charged on this route.

The old town of Rethymno lies around the Venetian harbour and the Fortezza fortress on the headland. The narrow lanes, the Rimondi fountain and several mosque minarets are within a few minutes of each other, and the old centre is largely pedestrian. Hotels are spread between the old town and the beach strip to the east. The long sandy beach starts right next to the old town, and the bus station is on the west edge of the town.

Public transport: No direct service from the airport. The usual route is the KTEL airport bus to Chania bus station and then a KTEL coach on the north coast road to Rethymno.

Price
€90 per car (1–3) · €130 per van (4–8)
Distance
79 km by road
Driving time
1h 35min, 1h 35min – 2h at busy times
Pickup
CHQ arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€90
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€130
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 79 km
Travel time: 1h 35min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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How it works

From booking to back seat in 60 seconds

No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.

1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the CHQ arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English.

3

A comfortable ride

A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

Your driver

Real local drivers — not an anonymous app

Every driver is hand-picked and knows Chania and the roads around it.

Yannis, ShuttleHero driver in Chania
Yannis
16 years' experience
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Eleni, ShuttleHero driver in Chania
Eleni
9 years' experience
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Stavros, ShuttleHero driver in Chania
Stavros
25 years' experience
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What your fixed price covers

Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.

Base price
from €40
Ride from Chania · fixed price
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
👨‍✈️
Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+€10
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Extra stop
+€10
Why ShuttleHero

The details that make the difference

Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.

Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.

FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rethymno?

About 79 km via A90 and EO90: 1h 35min with clear roads, 1h 35min – 2h in heavy traffic. The price stays €90 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at CHQ?

The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal, after baggage reclaim and the exit from customs, holding a sign with your name.

Is there a direct bus from Chania airport to Rethymno?

No direct service. The usual way is the airport bus to Chania bus station and a KTEL coach from there to Rethymno.

Can the car reach the Venetian harbour?

The old town is mostly pedestrian, so the car stops at the edge of the old town or by the port and you walk the last few minutes.

Is €90 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €130, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Contact

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