What is the cheapest way to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera?

The cheapest way to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera is to bus and car ferry which costs €110 - €240 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera?

The fastest way to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €240.

How far is it from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera?

The distance between Elafonisi and Santorini caldera is 297 km.

How do I travel from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera without a car?

The best way to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini caldera?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Santorini caldera.

Elafonisi to Santorini caldera - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera by bus, car ferry, shuttle, or ferry

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

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Elafonisi to Chania
2. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymno
3. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Port
7h 35m
€117–238
Private transfer, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Elafonisi to Soúgia
2. Take a shuttle bus from Soúgia to Heraklion
3. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini PortBsf
10h 45m
Bus, Private transfer, ferry
1. Take the bus from Elafonisi to Chania
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania to Heraklion Port
3. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini PortBsf
9h 37m
€143–270

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 296.7 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Elafonisi, Crete, Greece and Santorini caldera, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Elafonisi to Santorini caldera. However, you can take the bus to Chania, take the bus to Rethymno, take the bus to Rethymno Kalithea, walk to Rethymno, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then take the taxi to Santorini caldera. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Elafonisi to Thira Airport via Soúgia, Heraklion, Heraklion, Athinios Port, Santorini Port, and Fira in around 10h 45m.

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