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How to get fromIstanbul to Ithacaby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Ithaca by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane IST - EFL
    2. Take the ferry from Sami to Pisaetósferry ferry
    8h 28m
    €156–329

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lefkáda to Pisaetósferry ferry
    21h 16m
    €79–119

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lamiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lamia to Patrasbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Patras to Pisaetóscarferry car ferry
    20h 38m
    €111–183

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Vasilikícar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Vasilikí to Fríkescarferry car ferry
    11h 58m
    €189–277

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sami to Pisaetósferry ferry
    26h
    €107–154

Istanbul to Ithaca by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 868 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ithaca, Ionian Islands, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Ithaca. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kefalonia Airport (EFL), take the taxi to Sami, then take the ferry to Pisaetós. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Pisaetós via Lamia, Lamia, Patras, and Patras in around 20h 38m.

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