What is the cheapest way to get from Argostoli to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Argostoli to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 19h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Argostoli to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Argostoli to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Argostoli and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Argostoli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Argostoli and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Patras, Volos KTEL Magnisias and Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

How far is it from Argostoli to Istanbul?

The distance between Argostoli and Istanbul is 840 km.

How do I travel from Argostoli to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Argostoli to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 19h 18m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Argostoli to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Argostoli to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Argostoli to Istanbul bus from?

Argostoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Argostoli station.

Where does the Argostoli to Istanbul bus arrive?

Argostoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Patra station.

What is the time difference between Argostoli and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Argostoli. It is currently 6:11 AM in Argostoli and 7:11 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4552+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Argostoli to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Argostoli to Istanbul by plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul (IST)EFL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 6m
₺4,831–11,357
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EFL - SAW
7h 58m
₺3,314–18,158
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Patra
2. Take the bus from Patras to Lamia
3. Take the bus from Lamia to Istanbul
19h 18m
₺5,253–7,378
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Argostoli to Fiskardo
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskardo to Vasilikí
3. Drive from Vasilikí to Istanbul
13h 6m
₺9,186–15,944
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)EFL - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
13h 1m
₺6,161–16,737
Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Patra
2. Take the bus from Patras to Volos
3. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Thessaloniki train station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
22h 31m
₺4,993–7,068

Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

₺4,641Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Argostoli to Istanbul.

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Distance: 840.3 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Argostoli, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

ITA Airways, Pegasus Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily.

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