What is the cheapest way to get from Sami to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sami to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 24h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sami to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sami to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sami and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sami to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sami and arriving at Istanbul via ΣΤ. Υπερ/ΚΩΝ Λιοσιων and Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

How far is it from Sami to Istanbul?

The distance between Sami and Istanbul is 857 km.

How do I travel from Sami to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sami to Istanbul without a car is to ferry and bus via Igoumenitsa which takes 19h 15m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sami to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sami to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sami to Istanbul bus from?

Sami to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Sami station.

Where does the Sami to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sami to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4432+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sami to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sami to Istanbul by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul (IST)plane EFL - IST
5h 22m
₺8,270–18,077
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Sami to Lefkádaferry
2. Take the bus from Lefkáda to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbulbus
24h 1m
₺4,437–6,493
Ferry, bus via Igoumenitsa
1. Take the ferry from Sami to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
2. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
19h 15m
₺8,194–9,660
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Sami to Astakóscarferry
2. Drive from Astakós to Istanbulcar
13h 10m
₺10,728–16,474
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Sami to Patrascarferry
2. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus
3. Take the bus from Lamia to Istanbulbus
20h 17m
₺6,203–10,568
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbusferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
25h 6m
₺5,644–8,161

Sami to Istanbul by ferry, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

24h 1mAverage Duration

₺4,437Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.7 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day.

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