Getting from Elafonisos to Piraeus

If you are heading to Piraeus from Elafonisos you are making your way from a small island off the southern Peloponnese coast to the largest port in Greece and the gateway to Athens and the wider ferry network.

Take the ferry

Elafonisos has no ferry connection to the wider Greek ferry network. The only ferry from Elafonisos is the short 10 minute crossing to Pounta on the southern Peloponnese, which runs every 30 minutes in summer. Getting to Piraeus means taking the ferry from Elafonisos to Pounta and then driving north via Tripoli and Corinth to Piraeus, which takes around 3.5 to 4 hours from Pounta. Alternatively fly from Elafonisos to Athens Airport and take the metro or taxi to Piraeus, which takes around 20 to 45 minutes.

Getting there by air

Piraeus has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 45 kilometres to the east. Elafonisos has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens, around 3.5 to 4 hours by car from Pounta. Taking the ferry from Elafonisos to Pounta and driving north to Piraeus gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours and is the most direct approach.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Elafonisos to Pounta and drive north to Piraeus via Tripoli and Corinth. It is the most direct and practical approach. Having a car is helpful for this route as the KTEL bus connection from Pounta is slow and infrequent. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens and the full ferry network to the Greek islands is at your disposal.