Agia Galini Bus Routes
Useful public bus information for guests visiting Agia Galini, South Crete. Find connections to Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, Moires, Matala and Phaistos.
Last updated: June 2026
Important Information
Bus timetables in Crete may change during the season, on public holidays or due to operational reasons. Please confirm the latest departure time with KTEL before travelling.
For airport, ferry or long-distance connections, we recommend checking the timetable again one day before your trip.
Quick Guide for Visitors
Agia Galini has direct public bus connections to Heraklion and Rethymno. For Matala and Phaistos, travel through Moires. For Chania, travel through Rethymno.
| Destination | How to travel | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | Direct bus from Agia Galini | Useful for Heraklion city, port and airport connection. |
| Rethymno | Direct bus from Agia Galini via Spili | Useful for connecting to Chania. |
| Chania | Agia Galini to Rethymno, then Rethymno to Chania | No direct bus from Agia Galini to Chania. |
| Matala | Agia Galini to Moires, then Moires to Matala | Check connection times carefully. |
| Phaistos | Agia Galini to Moires, then Moires to Phaistos | Useful for visiting the archaeological site. |
Agia Galini - Heraklion
The route usually passes through Tympaki, Moires, Agii Deka and Agia Varvara.
| Route | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agia Galini to Heraklion | 07:20, 10:00, 17:00 | 07:10, 10:00, 13:45, 17:00 | 11:30, 17:00 |
| Heraklion to Agia Galini | 07:30, 12:45, 14:00 | 07:30, 11:30, 14:00 | 07:30, 14:00 |
Airport note: There is no direct bus from Heraklion Airport to Agia Galini. First travel from Heraklion Airport to Heraklion Central Bus Station A, then take the bus to Agia Galini.
Agia Galini - Rethymno
The route usually passes through Spili. Some services include notes for Melambes, Saktouria or connections from/to Messara and Heraklion.
| Route | Monday to Friday | Weekend | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agia Galini to Rethymno | 07:00*^, 11:30~, 14:30, 19:00~ | 11:30~, 14:30, 19:00~ | * Thursday via Saktouria ^ Monday to Friday via Melambes ~ Connection from Messara - Heraklion |
| Rethymno to Agia Galini | 10:00~, 12:30, 14:30*^, 17:30~ | 10:00~, 12:30, 17:30~ | * Thursday via Saktouria ^ Monday to Friday via Melambes ~ Connection to Messara - Heraklion |
Agia Galini - Moires
Moires is the main connection point for Matala and Phaistos.
| Route | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agia Galini to Moires | 07:20, 10:00, 17:00 | 07:10, 10:00, 13:45, 17:00 | 11:30, 17:00 |
| Moires to Agia Galini | 08:45, 14:15, 15:30 | 08:45, 13:00, 15:30 | 08:45, 15:15 |
Agia Galini - Matala
There is no direct bus listed from Agia Galini to Matala. Travel through Moires.
| Route | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires to Matala | 09:00, 14:15, 15:15 | 09:00, 13:00, 15:15 | 09:00, 12:45, 15:15 |
| Matala to Moires | 07:00, 10:00, 17:15 | 10:00, 13:30, 17:15 | 11:45, 13:30, 17:15 |
For Agia Galini to Matala, combine Agia Galini to Moires with Moires to Matala. For Matala to Agia Galini, combine Matala to Moires with Moires to Agia Galini.
Agia Galini - Phaistos
There is no direct bus listed from Agia Galini to Phaistos. Travel through Moires.
| Route | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires to Phaistos | 09:00, 14:15, 15:15 | 09:00, 13:00, 15:15 | 09:00, 12:45, 15:15 |
| Phaistos to Moires | 10:10, 17:25 | 10:10, 13:40, 17:25 | 11:55, 13:40, 17:25 |
Agia Galini - Chania
There is no direct bus from Agia Galini to Chania. Travel first from Agia Galini to Rethymno, then take the bus from Rethymno to Chania.
| Route | Every day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rethymno to Chania | 06:00*, 07:00*, 08:00*, 09:00*, 10:00, 11:00*, 12:00, 13:00*, 14:00*, 15:00*, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00*, 19:00, 20:00*, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00 | * Through Vrisses |
| Chania to Rethymno | 05:15, 06:30*, 07:30*, 08:30*, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30*, 12:30, 13:30*, 14:30, 15:30*, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30*, 19:30*, 20:30*, 21:30, 22:30 | * Through Vrisses |
Travel Tips for Guests
- Arrive at the bus stop early, especially during summer.
- For trips with connections, allow extra time between buses.
- Keep some cash with you, as card payment may not always be available at small stops.
- For flights, ferries or long-distance connections, confirm the timetable before travelling.
- Public holidays may follow a different schedule.
- When travelling to Matala or Phaistos, check both parts of the route before you leave.
Official KTEL Information
| Company | Useful for | Information |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL Heraklion - Lasithi | Heraklion, Moires, Matala, Phaistos | Heraklion: +30 2810 246530 Moires: +30 28920 22371 Website: ktelherlas.gr |
| KTEL Chania - Rethymno | Rethymno, Chania, Spili, Agia Galini | Rethymno: +30 28310 22212 Website: e-ktel.com |