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

The cheapest way to get from Kefalonia to Athens is to car ferry and bus and train which costs €21 - €70 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kefalonia to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Kefalonia and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kefalonia to Athens. However, there are services departing from Kefalonia Airport and arriving at Athens - KTEL Liosion Street via Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Kefalonia to Athens?

The distance between Kefalonia and Athens is 335 km.

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

The best way to get from Kefalonia to Athens without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 31m and costs €21 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Kefalonia to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kefalonia to Athens bus from?

Kefalonia to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Argostoli station.

Where does the Kefalonia to Athens bus arrive?

Kefalonia to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kefalonia to Athens by plane, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EFL - ATH
1h 56m
€55–151
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Patrascarferry
2. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
3. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
7h 31m
€21–66
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Astakóscarferry
2. Take the bus from Astakós to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus
8h 25m
€39–52
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poros to Killinicarferry
2. Drive from Killini to Athenscar
5h 26m
€72–100
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbusferry
9h 30m
€23–38

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

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1h 2mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

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

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