Ferries from
Kefalonia to Greece
Ferries from
Kefalonia to Greece
Ferries from Kefalonia to Greece are available with 2 operators. There are 10 ferry routes. Ferries from Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini and Sami to Ithaka (Pisaetos) are popular ferry trips from Kefalonia to Greece. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Kefalonia to Greece. Ferries to Greece from Kefalonia sail approximately 45 times per week and are provided by 2 operators; Levante Ferries & Lefkada Palace. Use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices and find a ferry to Greece to suit you.
The duration of the ferry from Kefalonia to Greece depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Kefalonia Greece ferry also varies between routes, with the Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini ferry taking approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on average.
Fastest Kefalonia to Greece ferry time: 20 minutes
Longest Kefalonia to Greece ferry time: 9 hours 45 minutes
The fastest ferry from Kefalonia to Greece is the Sami to Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferry route. This ferry is provided by Levante Ferries and takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kefalonia to Greece ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Kefalonia to Greece by boat, it's best to check the latest Kefalonia to Greece ferry timetable before you book.
Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini ferry timetable:
First ferry: 04:45
Last ferry: 19:30
There are 2 ferry companies providing this route. Kefalonia to Greece ferry operators include Levante Ferries & Lefkada Palace
Popular Kefalonia to Greece ferry routes include:
Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini
Sami to Ithaka (Pisaetos)
The most popular ferry is Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini with up to 4 daily and 24 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Another popular route is the Sami to Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferry with up to 2 daily and 11 weekly sailings. The Sami – Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferry takes about 20 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Greece from Kefalonia taking just 20 minutes, it's not possible to do a Kefalonia to Greece day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Greece from Kefalonia.
Car Operators: Levante Ferries
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Kefalonia to Greece car ferry prices.
Kefalonia to Greece ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Kefalonia to Greece ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Kefalonia to Greece are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Kefalonia to Greece ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Greece from Kefalonia.
Greece to Kefalonia distance: 7 miles (11km) and 6 nautical miles.
You can book Kefalonia to Greece ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Kefalonia to Greece ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From Poros (Kefalonia)Kefalonia |
To KylliniGreece |
Average price£62.20 | |
From SamiKefalonia |
To PatrasGreece |
Average price£54.91 | |
From SamiKefalonia |
To Ithaka (Pisaetos)Greece |
Average price£19.57 |
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