There are 7 ways to get from Piraeus to Elounda by subway, plane, shuttle, car ferry, busferry, bus, taxi, or ferry
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Subway, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
best- Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ATH - HER
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
4h 9m€104–299Bus and ferry, bus, Private transfer
cheapest- Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
12h 13m€87–195Car ferry, Private transfer via Páros
- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
- Take the car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Portcarferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
8h 43m€191–482Subway, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
- Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ATH - CHQ
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Elounda Beach
5h 24m€229–469Subway, fly to Sitia Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane ATH - JSH
- Take the taxi from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Eloundataxi
4h 30m€139–329Car ferry, Private transfer
- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
10h 28m€95–292Ferry, Private transfer
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beach
10h 28m€92–250
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Elounda is to bus and ferry and bus and Private transfer which costs €85 - €200 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Elounda is to subway and fly and Private transfer which takes 4h 9m and costs €100 - €300.
The distance between Piraeus and Elounda is 425 km.
The best way to get from Piraeus to Elounda without a car is to car ferry and Private transfer via Páros which takes 8h 43m and costs €190 - €490.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Piraeus to Elounda, including transfers.
There are 1152+ hotels available in Elounda.
What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Elounda, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Elounda. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, then take the shuttle to Elounda Beach. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Elounda Beach via Paros, Heraklion Port, and Heraklion Port in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sitia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sitia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Phone
- +30 210 8202900
- oasa@oasa.gr
- Website
- oasa.gr
Subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.oasa.gr/en/
- 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
Shuttle from Chania Airport to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180–330
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €180–270
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €280–310
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €310–330
- Phone
- +302821093306
- info@e-ktel.gr
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Deck Fare Economy
- €65–90
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €110–170
Car ferry from Paros to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Deck Fare Economy
- €70–95
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €120–170
- Phone
- +30 21 0419 7400
- info@anek.gr
- Website
- anek.gr
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €35–60
- Airplane-type seats
- €40–60
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €100–150
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Economy
- €35–55
- 2 Bed Inside Cabin
- €65–85
- 4 Bed Outside Cabin
- €60–75
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €80–100
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