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How to get fromAthens to Ionian Islandsby plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ionian Islands by plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane plane ATH - CFU
    1h 49m
    €69–150

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    4h 30m
    €21–35

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Killinicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Killini to Poroscarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaoscarferry car ferry
    7h 49m
    €77–149

  4. Fly to Kefalonia Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane ATH - EFL
    2h 42m
    €106–223

  5. Fly to Zakynthos International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane ATH - ZTH
    2h 42m
    €95–232

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    7h 30m
    €28–47

Athens to Ionian Islands by busferry

Calendar28Weekly Busferry
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ionian Islands, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, KTEL Zakynthos operates a vehicle from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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