There are 4 ways to get from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach by bus, car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rethymno to Chaniabus
- Take the bus from Chania to Elafonisibus
3h 54mDrive 126.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Rethymno to Elafonisi beachcar 126.3 km
2h€25–36Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Elafonisi
2h 13m€136–210Private transfer via Soúgia
- Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Soúgia
- Take a shuttle bus from Soúgia to Elafonisi
4h 20m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Elafonisi via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Rethymno and Elafonisi beach is 141 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach, including transfers.
Rethymno to Elafonisi beach bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Rethymno station.
Rethymno to Elafonisi beach bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethymno to Elafonisi beach is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rethymno to Elafonisi beach.
There are 336+ hotels available in Elafonisi beach.
What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Elafonisi beach, Greece?
You can take a bus from Rethymno to Elafonisi via Chania in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Rethymno to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Chania to Elafonisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 28310 54150
- [email protected]
- Website
- Makridis Travel
Shuttle from Rethymno to Elafonisi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €136–210
- Website
- Makridis Travel
- Up to 4 PAX Private Premium Taxi
- €136
- Up to 8 PAX Private Premium Minivan
- €210
- Phone
- +30 6970344422
- [email protected]
- Website
- sougiataxi.com
Shuttle from Rethymno to Soúgia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- sougiataxi.com
Shuttle from Soúgia to Elafonisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- sougiataxi.com
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