On the road in Crete
The three normal ways to travel by road in Crete are: by bus, car rental, or taxi. All have their pros and cons, but here we list some useful contacts and driving times to Kissamos.
Buses
Bus services in Crete are good. They are regular and offer modern air-conditioned coaches at reasonable prices, with detailed timetables. The service in Crete is a co-operative, whereby each driver personally owns his bus but they work together under the business name KTEL. Between Chania and Kissamos, there are hourly buses throughout the day (about 1 hour).
Car rental
To obtain availability and prices, please contact the local companies first to help the local economy, and mention our name. Or contact the international companies (mainly based in Chania airport).
Local car rental companies
Taxis
The local taxis are reasonably-priced, and the vehicles are of a good standard. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to share when travelling!
Useful distances and driving times to Kissamos
Place |
kms |
time |
Chania |
35 |
25 mins |
Heraklion |
180 |
2 hours |
Kolymbari |
12 |
10 mins |
Paleochora |
60 |
1 hour |
Rethimno |
110 |
1 hour |
Sfinari |
20 |
20 mins |
Siteia |
300 |
4 hours |