By Car or Bus
To reach the island by car you need to drive to the port of Patras and then take the ferry to Ithaca. By bus the island can be reached from the central bus station in Athens which takes you to the port of Patras and from there, ferry to the island.
By Aeroplane
There is no airport on Ithaca but you can fly to Kefalonia Airport in Argostoli and then take a ferry boat to the island. There are flights from Athens Airport daily and also numerous flights direct to Kefalonia from most major European cities in the summer season between May and October.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
ITHAKA PORT AUTHORITY: +30-26740-32909
PATRA PORT AUTHORITY: +30-26103-41002
ASTAKOS PORT AUTHORITY: +30-26460-41052
KEFALONIA AIRPORT: +30-26710-29900 |