What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia is to train and bus and car ferry which costs €21 - €70 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Athens to Kefalonia?

The distance between Athens and Kefalonia is 335 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Kefalonia without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Kefalonia without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs €21 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Kefalonia?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Athens to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Kefalonia bus from?

Athens to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.

Where does the Athens to Kefalonia bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Athens to Kefalonia - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Kefalonia by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane ATH - EFL
2h 42m
€54–169
Train, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
8h 18m
€22–66
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Astakósbus
2. Take the car ferry from Astakós to Samicarferry
8h 25m
€37–53
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Killinicar
2. Take the car ferry from Killini to Poroscarferry
5h 26m
€66–128
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Argostolibusferry
9h 25m
€23–36

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kefalonia, Greece?

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) once daily. Alternatively, KTEL Kefalonia operates a vehicle from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Argostoli 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 8h.

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