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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kefalonia is to bus and bus and ferry via Sofia which costs €100 - €160 and takes 43h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Sofia, Kyllíni and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Kefalonia?

The distance between Basel and Kefalonia is 1495 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kefalonia without a car is to train and ferry which takes 36h 32m and costs €230 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Basel to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kefalonia bus from?

Basel to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where does the Basel to Kefalonia bus arrive?

Basel to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Kefalonia?

Kefalonia is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 9:45 PM in Basel and 10:45 PM in Kefalonia.

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 593+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Basel to Kefalonia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Kefalonia by plane, train, ferry, 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane BSL - EFL
6h 50m
€123–374
Bus, bus and ferry via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kyllínibus
3. Take the busferry from Kyllíni to Argostolibusferry
43h 39m
€104–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Piacenzatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Piacenza to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Samiferry
36h 32m
€231–341
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Vasilikícar
2. Take the car ferry from Vasilikí to Fiskardocarferry
3. Drive from Fiskardo to Kefaloniacar
28h 12m
€374–581
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane ZRH - EFL
7h 30m
€134–290
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane GVA - EFL
10h 21m
€181–458
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane STR - EFL
10h 19m
€147–364
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patrasbus
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
47h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry via Patras
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Pátrabus
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
2d 1h
€152–204

Basel (BSL) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 5mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Kefalonia.

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Distance: 1,494.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kefalonia, Greece?

Air Dolomiti, Airbus France, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) 4 times a week.

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