Written by Celine Fournier, Julien Lambert, Maria Gaulto
07/08/2025
Zde, Wikimedia Commons
Loutro, Greece, is a coastal village accessible only by sea or on foot, with Chora Sfakion serving as its primary mainland transport hub. The nearest major airports on Crete are Chania (CHQ) and Heraklion (HER).
From Chania International Airport (CHQ):
Bus:: Take a public bus from Chania Airport to Chania Central Bus Station, then transfer to a bus for Chora Sfakion. The total bus journey takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes and costs between €7 and €11.
Taxi:: A taxi ride from Chania Airport to Chora Sfakion typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes and costs between €75 and €110.
Rental Car:: Renting a car allows for direct travel to Chora Sfakion in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Parking is available in Chora Sfakion, including free and private options, as cars cannot enter Loutro.
From Heraklion International Airport (HER):
Bus:: The bus route from Heraklion Airport to Chora Sfakion involves multiple changes, typically via Heraklion city, Rethymno, and Vrisses. This journey can take 5 hours 15 minutes or more and costs approximately €15-€23.
Taxi:: A taxi from Heraklion Airport to Chora Sfakion takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, with costs ranging from €140 to €175.
Private Transfer:: Shuttle services are available, taking around 2 hours 15 minutes.
On Foot:
For those who prefer hiking, Loutro can be reached from Chora Sfakion via a coastal path, a walk that generally takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
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