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

The cheapest way to get from Sami to Athens is to bus and ferry which costs €18 - €27 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sami to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sami and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sami and arriving at Athens - KTEL Liosion Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Sami to Athens?

The distance between Sami and Athens is 363 km.

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

The best way to get from Sami to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Sami to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sami to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Sami to Athens bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Sami to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sami to Athens by plane, car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or train

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
2h 27m
€89–195
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbusferry
7h 29m
€18–27
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Patrascarferry Ithaki-Kefalonia-Patra
2. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
5h 38m
€50–75
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Sami to Patra Harborbusferry
2. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
3. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
7h 6m
€21–32
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Astakóscarferry
2. Take the bus from Astakós to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
7h 17m
€39–52

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.4 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Sami, 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 Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Street once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 7h 29m.

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