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How to get fromIstanbul to Argostoliby plane, bus, train, busferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)planeIST - EFL
    5h 46m
    €127–243

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Blagoevgrad

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgradbus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Kyllínibus
    3. Take the busferry from Kyllíni to Argostolibusferry
    25h 51m
    €65–97

  3. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to LianokladitrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Lamia to Patrasbus
    4. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
    20h 49m
    €85–117

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Vasilikícar
    2. Take the car ferry from Vasilikí to Fiskardocarferry
    3. Drive from Fiskardo to Argostolicar
    12h 49m
    €194–319

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lamiabus
    2. Take the bus from Lamia to Patrasbus
    3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
    20h 50m
    €104–140

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patrasbus
    3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
    21h 22m
    €87–115

Istanbul (IST) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) 6 times a week.

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