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How to get fromIstanbul to Ithákiby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Itháki by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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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
    9h 53m
    €177–352

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lamiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lamia to Patrasbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Patras to Pisaetóscarferry car ferry
    20h 48m
    €119–199

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Vasilikícar car
    2. Take the carferry from Vasilikí to Fríkescarferry car ferry
    11h 58m
    €192–281

  4. Bus, car ferry via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakósbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Astakós to Fríkescarferry car ferry
    23h 10m
    €142–207

Istanbul (IST) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Itháki, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Itháki. 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, take the ferry to Pisaetós, walk to Pisaetós, then take the bus to Itháki Vathi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Itháki via Lamia, Lamia, Patras, Patras, and Pisaetós in around 20h 48m.

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