How far is it from Rethymno to Elafonisos?

The distance between Rethymno and Elafonisos is 245 km.

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

The best way to get from Rethymno to Elafonisos without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 18h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Rethymno to Elafonisos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elafonisos?

There are 407+ hotels available in Elafonisos.

Rethymno to Elafonisos - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Rethymno to Elafonisos by car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Rethymno to Kissamoscar
2. Take the car ferry from Kissamos to Kýthiracarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Kýthira to Neápoliscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisoscarferry
9h 3m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolisbus
3. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisoscarferry
18h 8m
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Rethymno to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusbusferry
3. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolisbus
4. Take the car ferry from Pounta to Elafonisoscarferry
22h 50m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rethymno to Elafonisos.

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Distance: 245.1 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Elafonisos. However, you can drive to Kissamos, take the car ferry to Kýthira, take the car ferry to Neápolis, drive to Pounta, then take the car ferry to Elafonisos. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Rethymno to Elafonisos via Port of Piraeus, Peiraias, Neápolis, and Pounta in around 18h 8m.

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