Is there a direct bus between Athens and Elafonisi?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Elafonisi. However, there are services departing from ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων and arriving at Elafonisi via Port of Piraeus and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Athens to Elafonisi?

The distance between Athens and Elafonisi is 394 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Elafonisi without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Elafonisi without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Elafonisi?

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Athens to Elafonisi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Elafonisi bus from?

Athens to Elafonisi bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Elafonisi bus arrive?

Athens to Elafonisi bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Elafonisi?

There are 443+ hotels available in Elafonisi.

Athens to Elafonisi - 3 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Elafonisi by busferry, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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

Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
2. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
11h 47m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Soudacarferry
2. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
12h 23m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniaferry Abs
2. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
12h 48m

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Map of how to get from Athens to Elafonisi.

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Distance: 393.6 km
Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Elafonisi, Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Elafonisi. However, you can take the line 420 bus to Στ.Μετρο Πειραιασ, walk to Port of Piraeus, take the vehicle to Chania, walk to Chania, then take the bus to Elafonisi. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Elafonisi via Port of Souda, Soúda Port, Plateia 1866, and Chania in around 12h 23m.

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