How far is it from Elafonisos to Rethymno?

The distance between Elafonisos and Rethymno is 236 km.

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

The best way to get from Elafonisos to Rethymno without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Elafonisos to Rethymno, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rethymno?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Rethymno.

Elafonisos to Rethymno - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Elafonisos to Rethymno by car ferry, car, bus, busferry, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Elafonisos to Pountacarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Neápolis to Kýthiracarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Kýthira to Kissamoscarferry
4. Drive from Kissamos to Rethymnocar
8h 24m
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Elafonisos to Pountacarferry
2. Take the bus from Neápolis to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
4. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
21h 41m
Car ferry, bus via Emporeío
1. Take the car ferry from Elafonisos to Pountacarferry
2. Take the bus from Neápolis to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
21h 52m
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Elafonisos to Pountacarferry
2. Take the bus from Neápolis to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniaferry Asf / ...
4. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
23h 56m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Elafonisos to Pountacarferry
2. Take the bus from Neápolis to Peiraiasbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Soudacarferry
4. Take the bus from Chania to Rethymnobus
24h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elafonisos to Rethymno.

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Distance: 235.6 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Elafonisos to Rethymno. However, you can take the car ferry to Pounta, drive to Neápolis, take the car ferry to Kýthira, take the car ferry to Kissamos, then drive to Rethymno. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Elafonisos to Rethymno via Pounta, Neápolis, Peiraias, Port of Piraeus, Chania, and Chania in around 21h 41m.

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