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Getting to Kefalonia can be done either by plane or by ferry. The international airport of Kefalonia is conveniently located just 8km away from Argostoli. Below you can find a detailed guide about the transportation to and from Kefalonia
BY PLANE
From Athens international airport there are two airlines flying to Kefalonia, Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines. The airport is very close to Argostoli, something that makes the plane a very attractive option. The duration of the flight from Athens to Kefalonia is 40 minutes.
Useful numbers:
Olympic Airlines, Athens branch: +30.210.9666666 Olympic Airlines, Argostoli branch: +30.26710.28808, 28881 Olympic Airlines. Airport of Kefalonia: +30.26710.41511 Aegean Airlines: +30.210.6261000
There also a number of charter flights coming to Kefalonia during the summer period, below you can find a list of the main operators.
BY FERRY
You can either take the bus from Athens and via ferry arrive to Argostoli or come with your own car. The bus terminal in Athens is located in Kiffisos (tel: +30.210.5150785). The terminal in Argostoli is close to the city centre.
There are two main ferry companies that operate, Ionian Ferries and Strintzis Ferries
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Kefalonia has two main ports that the ferries go to from mainland Greece. The port of Sami, where the ferries from Patra arrive and the the port of Poros where the ferries from both Patra and Kyllini dock. The port of Argostoli is also used but the trips are not often because of its location.