How far is it from Crete to Elafonisos?

The distance between Crete and Elafonisos is 314 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Elafonisos without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Elafonisos without a car is to ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 21h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Crete to Elafonisos?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Crete to Elafonisos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elafonisos?

There are 264+ hotels available in Elafonisos.

Crete to Elafonisos - 4 ways to travel via car, car ferry, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Elafonisos by car, car ferry, ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Heraklion to Kissamos
2. Take the car ferry from Kissamos to Kýthira
3. Take the car ferry from Kýthira to Neápolis
4. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisos
10h 1m
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of PiraeusAbs / ...
2. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolis
3. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisos
21h 21m
Ferry, bus, car ferry via Heraklion Port
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolis
3. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisos
21h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chania
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolis
4. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisos
24h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crete to Elafonisos.

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Distance: 313.9 km
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Elafonisos, Peloponnese, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Elafonisos. However, you can drive to Kissamos, take the car ferry to Kýthira, take the car ferry to Neápolis, drive to Pounta, then take the car ferry to Elafonisos. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Heraklion to Elafonisos via Port Of Piraeus, Peiraias, Neápolis, and Pounta in around 21h 21m.

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