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. Current departures and fares are shown below. From Pounta the road runs north through Laconia towards Sparta and Gythio, or south to Neapoli for the Kythira ferry.

Elafonissos to Pounta Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Elafonissos to Pounta Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Elafonissos to Pounta between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Elafonissos to Pounta ferry

• If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.
• On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
• On a sunny day, the sheltered lee side of the vessel (the side facing away from the wind) is the most comfortable spot on the outer deck.

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