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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sami is to bus and ferry which costs €21 - €29 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sami is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €95 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sami?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Sami. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Athens to Sami?

The distance between Athens and Sami is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Sami without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Athens to Sami, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sami bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Sami bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sami?

There are 3143+ hotels available in Sami.

Athens to Sami - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Sami by plane, car, car ferry, bus, 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
3h 15m
€99–219
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
7h 28m
€21–29
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar
2. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
5h 42m
€51–105
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakósbus
2. Take the car ferry from Astakós to Samicarferry
7h 16m
€41–64
Bus, car ferry via Patras
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
8h
€32–73

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) twice daily. Alternatively, KTEL Kefalonia operates a vehicle from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Sami once daily. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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