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How to get fromIstanbul to Eloundaby bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, taxi or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Elounda by bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, taxi, or busferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)planeIST - HER
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beachshuttle
    5h 55m
    €133–364

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris bus stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to SitiaferryBsf
    4. Take the taxi from Sitia to Eloundataxi
    24h 19m
    €183–231

  3. Bus, fly to Sitia Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sitia Airport (JSH)planeIST - JSH
    3. Take the taxi from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Eloundataxi
    8h 26m
    €203–514

  4. Bus, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeIST - CHQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Elounda Beachshuttle
    8h 55m
    €283–544

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, Private transfer

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beachshuttle
    27h 49m
    €133–280

  6. Bus, ferry, Private transfer

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to HeraklionferryAbs / ...
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beachshuttle
    28h 35m
    €145–297

Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Elounda, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Elounda. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, then take the shuttle to Elounda Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Marmaris bus station, walk to Port of Marmaris, take the ferry to Port of Rhodes, take the ferry to Sitia, then take the taxi to Elounda.

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