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How to get fromSantorini caldera to Elafonisi beachby car ferry, car, bus, plane, ferry or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santorini caldera to Elafonisi beach by car ferry, car, bus, plane, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
    2. Drive from Rethymno to Elafonisi beachcar
    4h 30m
    €84–197

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry
    2. Take the bus from Rethymno to Chaniabus
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
    7h 36m
    €120–235

  3. Fly to Chania International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeJTR - CHQ
    2. Take the bus from Kasteli of Kissamos to Elafonisibus
    5h 50m
    €94–232

  4. Ferry, Private transfer

    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to HeraklionferryBsf
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Soúgiashuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Soúgia to Elafonisishuttle
    10h 40m

  5. Ferry, Private transfer, bus via Chania

    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to HeraklionferryBsf
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
    9h 52m
    €144–269

  6. Ferry, Private transfer, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to HeraklionferryBsf
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Chaniashuttle
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
    10h 3m
    €144–269

  7. Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)planeJTR - HER
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Palaiochorashuttle
    6h 50m
    €261–548

Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santorini caldera, Greece and Elafonisi beach, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Santorini caldera to Elafonisi beach. However, you can drive to Thira Santorini Port, take the car ferry to Rethymno, then drive to Elafonisi beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santorini caldera to Elafonisi via Thira Santorini Port, Rethymno, Rethymno Kalithea, Rethymno, and Chania in around 7h 36m.

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