Island, Greece
Getting around Crete
How to get around Crete
Crete has no train. KTEL buses link the main towns along the north coast; most visitors rent a car to reach beaches and gorges.
Ways to get around Crete
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL intercity bus | About 6–15 EUR between main cities | North-coast route Chania–Rethymno–Heraklion–Agios Nikolaos; fewer in winter |
| Rental car | About 25–60 EUR a day | Best for gorges and south coast; book early in summer |
| Local city buses | About 1.50–2.50 EUR | Heraklion and Chania urban lines |
Taxis in Crete
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Apps are patchy. Use licensed taxis (they must take cards) or pre-book transfers; fares to remote beaches are steep.
Arriving in Crete
Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzakis) (HER)
Bus 78 to center about 1.50 EUR, 15 min; taxi to center about 20–25 EUR; the main hub for the east and center.
Chania (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (CHQ)
Airport bus to Chania about 2.50 EUR, 30 min; taxi about 25–35 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented everywhere at 20–40 EUR a day; helmets are required and mountain and gorge roads cause many crashes. Motorcycle licence needed.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences generally need an International Driving Permit; rental firms check. Quads and scooters need a motorcycle licence.
- Onward travel in Greece: Ferries reach the islands; book ahead in summer. Hellenic Train runs Athens–Thessaloniki in about 4–5 hours, KTEL buses cover the mainland, and domestic flights save time.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Crete?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Apps are patchy. Use licensed taxis (they must take cards) or pre-book transfers; fares to remote beaches are steep.
What's the best way to get around Crete?
Crete has no train. KTEL buses link the main towns along the north coast; most visitors rent a car to reach beaches and gorges.
How do I get from the airport to Crete?
Bus 78 to center about 1.50 EUR, 15 min; taxi to center about 20–25 EUR; the main hub for the east and center.
Is Crete walkable?
You'll need transport.
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