Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Elafonisi beach

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Fira to Elafonisi beach by car ferry, car, bus, plane, ferry, or shuttle

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

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rethymno to Elafonisi beachcar car
    4h 32m
    €79–177

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Rethymnocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rethymno to Chaniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus bus
    8h 41m

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane plane JTR - CHQ
    2. Take the bus from Kasteli of Kissamos to Elafonisibus bus
    7h 5m

  4. Ferry, Private transfer

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

  5. Car ferry, bus via Heraklion

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus bus
    8h 55m

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fira to Elafonisi beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Fira, Greece and Elafonisi beach, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Fira 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 bus from Fira to Elafonisi via Santorini Port, Thira Santorini Port, Rethymno, Rethymno Kalithea, Rethymno, and Chania in around 8h 41m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides