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How to get fromAthens to Ithákiby bus, car ferry, car, plane, ferry, or busferry

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakósbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Astakós to Fríkescarferry car ferry
    6h 51m
    €63–89

  2. Bus and ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Sami to Pisaetósferry ferry
    10h 27m
    €26–38

  3. Bus, car ferry via Patras

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Patras to Pisaetóscarferry car ferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
    9h 35m
    €33–79

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Vasilikícar car
    2. Take the carferry from Vasilikí to Fríkescarferry car ferry
    5h 8m
    €78–117

  5. Fly, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane ATH - EFL
    2. Take the ferry from Sami to Pisaetósferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Pisaetós to Itháki Vathibus bus
    6h 11m
    €114–219

  6. Bus, car ferry via Patras #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Patras to Pisaetóscarferry car ferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
    10h 5m
    €33–84

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Itháki. However, you can take the bus to Astakós, walk to Astakós, take the car ferry to Fríkes, then take the taxi to Itháki. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Itháki Vathi via Patras, Patras, Pisaetós, and Pisaetós in around 9h 35m.

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