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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €55 - €85 and takes 23h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Chania, Patra and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 4m.

How far is it from Crete to Kefalonia?

The distance between Crete and Kefalonia is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Kefalonia without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 4m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Crete to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Kefalonia bus from?

Crete to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

How long is the flight from Crete to Kefalonia?

There is no direct flight from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.

Where does the Crete to Kefalonia bus arrive?

Crete to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Which airlines fly from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport?

Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Crete to Kefalonia - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Kefalonia by plane, bus, or busferry

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Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane HER - EFL
4h 7m
€61–231
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Patrabusferry
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
23h 4m
€57–81
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CHQ - EFL
4h 10m
€93–309
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane JSH - EFL
3h 35m
€120–350

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) twice daily.

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