Ferry from Elafonissos to Pounta

Elafonissos to Pounta is a ten-minute shuttle across the narrow channel between the island and the Laconian mainland, operated by Elafonisos Ferries. Small landing-craft style boats run it, taking cars, vans and foot passengers on an open deck, and you are on and off almost before you have settled. It is the only ferry link the island has.

Pounta is a minimal harbour on the Laconia coast rather than a town, with little there beyond the slipway and parking. Its whole function is as the mainland end of the Elafonissos crossing, and most people drive straight on. Neapoli is the nearest place of any size, a short distance down the coast.

The shuttle runs continuously through the day rather than to a sparse timetable, with sailings roughly every half hour in summer and less often in winter. The timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. From Pounta the road runs north through Laconia towards Sparta and Gytheio, or south to Neapoli for the Kythira ferry.

Weekly Elafonissos to Pounta Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Elafonissos.

Elafonissos to Pounta Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Elafonissos to Pounta between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Elafonissos to Pounta ferry

• Toilets at smaller island ports can be limited and poorly maintained; use facilities at your hotel or a cafe before heading to the port.
• If you are booking for a large group, call the operator or use their group booking form – online booking systems sometimes cap the number of tickets per transaction.
• On routes operated by a single company, focus on choosing the right class of service rather than comparing operators.

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