There are 4 ways to get from Karpathos to Elounda by ferry, taxi, plane, or shuttle
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Ferry, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Karpathos to SitiaBsf
- Take the taxi from Sitia to Elounda
4h 51m€106–127Ferry, Private transfer
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karpathos to HeraklionBsf
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
7h 28m€72–167Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
- Fly from Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)AOK - HER
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
6h 35m€160–366Fly to Sitia Airport, taxi
- Fly from Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) to Sitia Airport (JSH)AOK - JSH
- Take the taxi from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Elounda
4h 11m€113–206
Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karpathos to Elounda is to ferry and taxi which costs €100 - €130 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Karpathos to Elounda is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs €110 - €210.
The distance between Karpathos and Elounda is 199 km.
The best way to get from Karpathos to Elounda without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Karpathos to Elounda, including transfers.
There are 1069+ hotels available in Elounda.
What companies run services between Karpathos, Greece and Elounda, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Karpathos to Elounda. However, you can take the ferry to Sitia then take the taxi to Elounda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Karpathos Airport, walk to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, then take the shuttle to Elounda Beach.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Sitia Airport via Kasos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–410
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Sitia Airport via Kasos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–410
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €60–90
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €120–135
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €135–150
Shuttle from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–145
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €55–85
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €115–130
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €135–145
Ferry from Karpathos to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Karpathos to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Taxi Sitia
- Phone
- +30 697 933 2380
Taxi Sitia
- Phone
- +30 697 933 2380
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