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How to get fromPlovdiv to Kefaloniaby train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Plovdiv to Kefalonia by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Train to Sofia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane SOF - EFL
    8h 26m
    €88–185

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kyllínibus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Kyllíni to Argostolibusferry bus ferry
    20h 39m
    €41–67

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kyllínibus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry car ferry
    18h 41m
    €52–114

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Vasilikícar car
    2. Take the carferry from Vasilikí to Fiskardocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Fiskardo to Kefaloniacar car
    12h 29m
    €147–249

  5. Train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain train
    3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane AXD - EFL
    10h 24m
    €98–295

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lefkáda to Samiferry ferry
    20h 11m
    €76–114

  7. Bus, car ferry via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patrasbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry car ferry
    21h 5m
    €115–177

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 713.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Kefalonia, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Kefalonia. However, you can take the train to Iskarsko Shose, walk to Искърско Шосе, take the subway to Летище София, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, then fly to Kefalonia Airport (EFL). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Poros via Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, Kyllíni, and Killini in around 18h 41m.

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