What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Argostoli?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Argostoli is to bus and car ferry which costs €140 - €170 and takes 35h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Argostoli?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Argostoli is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Argostoli?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Argostoli. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Argostoli via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Vlorë and Patra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 26m.

How far is it from Palermo to Argostoli?

The distance between Palermo and Argostoli is 686 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Argostoli without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Argostoli without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 31h 5m and costs €140 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Argostoli?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Palermo to Argostoli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Argostoli bus from?

Palermo to Argostoli bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Palermo to Argostoli bus arrive?

Palermo to Argostoli bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Argostoli?

Argostoli is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 11:11 AM in Palermo and 12:11 PM in Argostoli.

Where can I stay near Argostoli?

There are 1993+ hotels available in Argostoli.

Palermo to Argostoli - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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

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 Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane PMO - EFL
7h 24m
€106–388
Shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lazio Municipio to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane TPS - EFL
21h 19m
€83–374
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
31h 5m
€148–320
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
4. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
34h 26m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CTA - EFL
10h 40m
€106–381
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Tarsiabus 582
2. Take the bus from Tarsia Strada Statale 19 to Bari Via Francesco Campionebus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
35h 20m
€141–162

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Argostoli.

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Distance: 686.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Argostoli, Greece?

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) 6 times a week.

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