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How to get fromSantorini caldera to Eloundaby car ferry, car, plane, shuttle or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santorini caldera to Elounda by car ferry, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
    2. Drive from Heraklion Port to Eloundacar
    2h 45m
    €104–112

  2. 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 Elounda Beachshuttle
    3h 50m
    €138–366

  3. Car ferry, Private transfer

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Port to Elounda Beachshuttle
    2h 56m
    €195–300

  4. Fly to Sitia Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Sitia Airport (JSH)planeJTR - JSH
    2. Take the taxi from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Eloundataxi
    4h 26m
    €185–428

  5. Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeJTR - CHQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Elounda Beachshuttle
    5h 10m
    €272–556

Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santorini caldera, Greece and Elounda, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Santorini caldera to Elounda. However, you can drive to Thira Santorini Port, take the car ferry to Heraklion Port, then drive to Elounda. Alternatively, you can fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Heraklion Airport, then take the shuttle to Elounda Beach.

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