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Port guide: compare transport from Argostoli / Kefalonia

Argostoli, Greece 28 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Argostoli / Kefalonia

Port call at Argostoli / Kefalonia, in Argostoli (Greece). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to the centre of Argostoli, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Capital of the island of Kefalonia. Terminal in the port of Argostoli, not much within walking distance.

Port d'Argostoli / Kefalonia
Cheapest option Free Walk to the centre of Argostoli
Fastest option 5 min Taxi to Argostoli centre
Simplest option Walk to the centre of Argostoli Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • City centre on foot
  • Car hire recommended for exploring the island
  • Beaches accessible by taxi

Warnings

  • Large island requiring a vehicle for remote sites
  • Heat in summer

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to the centre of Argostoli

Free - 10 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Town centre immediately accessible from the port

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

28 option(s) shown for Argostoli / Kefalonia

Walk to the centre of Argostoli

Argostoli centre / Lithostroto

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Town centre immediately accessible from the port

Attention point

Tourist area sometimes busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the easiest way to reach shops, cafés and pedestrian streets from the port

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm

Walk to Place Vallianou

Vallianou Square

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large central square close to the port and easy to find

Attention point

Particularly interesting as a starting point for visiting the city

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good point of reference for cafés, restaurants, shopping and taxi ranks

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Walk to KTEL Argostoli Bus Station

KTEL Argostoli Bus Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Allows you to catch local and intercity buses without a taxi

Attention point

Limited timetables depending on season and destination

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Sami, Fiskardo, Melissani or airport according to published timetable

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm

Walk to De Bosset Bridge

De Bosset Bridge

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An emblematic and easy walk from the centre of Argostoli

Attention point

Little shade in midsummer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; pleasant for a short walk with a view of the Koutavos lagoon

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

Taxi to Argostoli centre

Argostoli centre / Lithostroto

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast for PRM or high heat

Attention point

Not necessary as the distance is short

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm

Shuttle cruise to Argostoli centre

Argostoli centre / Lithostroto

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a shuttle bus is available, but walking is often sufficient.

Source : Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm | ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli

Taxi to Saint Theodore Lighthouse

Saint Theodore Lighthouse / Fanari

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to a nearby photogenic coastal site

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for quick photos or reduced mobility

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/ | ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli

Taxi to Makris Gialos Beach

Makris Gialos Beach

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a nearby beach without waiting for the bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; handy with children, beach gear or limited time

Source : Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/ | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Taxi to Kefalonia airport

Kefalonia Airport Anna Pollatou

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than public buses

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Kefalonia Airport: https://www.efl-airport.gr/ | Kefalonia Airport GPS Location: https://www.efl-airport.gr/en/category-detailed/ctg_id-150/nd_id-665

Walk to Koutavos Lagoon

Koutavos Lagoon

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A nature walk close to the city centre

Attention point

Heat and lack of shade possible depending on itinerary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a gentle option if you want to stay around Argostoli without any long excursions.

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Local bus to Lassi

Lassi

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on KTEL timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option for reaching hotels, beaches and nearby tourist areas

Attention point

Schedules to be checked according to season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for getting to Lassi without a taxi if timetables are compatible

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Local bus to Makris Gialos Beach

Makris Gialos Beach

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on KTEL timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for reaching a famous beach near Argostoli

Attention point

Seasonal or variable frequency service

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before swimming

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

Bus to Kefalonia airport

Kefalonia Airport Anna Pollatou

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on KTEL timetable and flights
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical public option to the airport

Attention point

Frequency to be checked, especially out of season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the airport indicates a direct public bus from/to Kefalonia city/Argostoli

Source : Kefalonia Airport - Public Bus: https://www.efl-airport.gr/en/category-detailed/ctg_id-133/nd_id-665 | KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes

VTC to Argostoli centre

Argostoli centre / Lithostroto

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a very short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the port

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm

VTC to Kefalonia airport

Kefalonia Airport Anna Pollatou

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Prices vary according to season and availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Kefalonia Airport: https://www.efl-airport.gr/ | Kefalonia Airport GPS Location: https://www.efl-airport.gr/en/category-detailed/ctg_id-150/nd_id-665

Shuttle excursion to Melissani Cave

Melissani Cave / Karavomylos

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised solution to one of Kefalonia's star attractions

Attention point

Mandatory working hours and variable availability depending on port of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check excursions offered on board or in port

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/ | Argostoli Cruise Port Guide - WhatsInPort: https://www.whatsinport.com/Argostoli-Kefalonia.htm

Taxi to Sami

Sami

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Sami and Melissani / Antisamos sector

Attention point

Return to be organised according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if combined with Melissani or Antisamos Beach

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Taxi to Melissani Cave

Melissani Cave / Karavomylos

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to one of Kefalonia's major attractions

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, wait and return to ship before departure

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/ | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

VTC to Melissani Cave

Melissani Cave / Karavomylos

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable transfer to a major attraction

Attention point

It is essential to organise your return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait if stopover time limited

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/ | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

Walk to Saint Theodore Lighthouse

Saint Theodore Lighthouse / Fanari

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Coastal walk to a photogenic site near Argostoli

Attention point

Quite a long distance in the heat

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer taxi if time limited or very hot

Source : ARGOSTOLI Port - MarineLink: https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/argostoli | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Shuttle excursion to Myrtos Beach

Myrtos Beach

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised option to one of Kefalonia's most famous beaches

Attention point

Depends on weather and sea conditions; fixed timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check that you have enough time to swim and return to the ship.

Source : Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/ | Discover Greece - Myrtos Beach: https://www.discovergreece.com/experiences/wild-beauty-kefalonias-myrtos-beach

Taxi to Myrtos Beach

Myrtos Beach

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Kefalonia's most famous beach

Attention point

Long, winding road; swimming dependent on sea conditions

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time if short stopover

Source : Discover Greece - Myrtos Beach: https://www.discovergreece.com/experiences/wild-beauty-kefalonias-myrtos-beach | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

VTC to Myrtos Beach

Myrtos Beach

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Price fixed in advance for a beach excursion

Attention point

Return and waiting times to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check weather, sea and available time before departure

Source : Discover Greece - Myrtos Beach: https://www.discovergreece.com/experiences/wild-beauty-kefalonias-myrtos-beach | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

Taxi to Assos

Assos

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct route to a highly photogenic village north of Kefalonia

Attention point

A long journey and return journey are essential.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with a confirmed return timetable

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island - Assos: https://visitkefalonia.eu/resorts-and-villages/assos/ | Visit Greece - Kefalonia: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/ionian-islands/kefalonia/

Bus to Sami

Sami

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Limited hours according to KTEL
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Sami without a car

Attention point

Long route and limited frequency for a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check KTEL return timetable before leaving Argostoli

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Bus to Melissani Cave / Karavomylos

Melissani Cave / Karavomylos

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Limited hours according to KTEL
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Economic option for a major attraction in Kefalonia

Attention point

Infrequent timetables, return journey must be made safe

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; KTEL publishes Argostoli - Karavomylos / Melissani connections according to period

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Taxi to Fiskardo

Fiskardo

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to the elegant north of Kefalonia

Attention point

Very long and costly for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wide margin if long stopover

Source : Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/ | KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes

Bus to Fiskardo

Fiskardo

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 120 min
Frequency Very limited opening hours according to KTEL
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the north of the island without a car

Attention point

Very long and not suitable for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be avoided unless there is a very long stopover with a confirmed return timetable.

Source : KTEL Kefalonias Local Routes: https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes | Visit Kefalonia Island: https://visitkefaloniaisland.gr/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.