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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kefalonia to Istanbul

Composite routes from Kefalonia to Istanbul

Cheapest
15 h 25 min
Car
1204 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.07–$700.58
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$407.61

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$509.51

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$407.61

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$509.51

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$598.68

Bus operators

KTEL Evrou

Phone:
+30 25510 26479
Email:
info@ktelevrou.gr
Website:
ktelevrou.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$39.49

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Lamia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$127.38
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Email:
info@ktel-thesprotias.gr
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$45.86

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
info@ktelachaias.gr
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Patras to Lamia
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$25.48

KTEL Kefalonia

Phone:
+30 26710 22281
Email:
info@ktelkefalonias.gr
Website:
ktelkefalonias.gr/en
Bus from Argostoli to Patra
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Sami to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

Other operators

Ionion P. Lines

Phone:
+30 26740-22111
Email:
ionionplines@gmail.com
Website:
ionionpelagos.com/
Other from Fiskardo to Vasilikí
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.64

Ventouris Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4828001
Email:
booking@ventourisferries.com
Website:
ventourisferries.com/en/
Other from Sami to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.69

West Ferry

Phone:
+30 26450 93278
Email:
dionitravel@gmail.com
Website:
westferry.gr/
Other from Fiskardo to Vasilikí
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.38–$47.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul is to ferry and bus and night bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 19h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Kefalonia (Island) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sami and arriving at Istanbul via Πρακτορεια and Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul?

The distance between Kefalonia (Island) and Istanbul is 828 km.

How do I travel from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 19h 18m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul bus from?

Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Sami station.

Where does the Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kefalonia (Island) to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Athens - KTEL Liosion street station.

What is the time difference between Kefalonia (Island) and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kefalonia (Island). It is currently 10:39 in Kefalonia (Island) and 11:39 in Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Cephalonia International Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Alitalia, Sky Express, Volotea and five other airlines offer flights from Cephalonia International Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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