Ferries from
Kefalonia to Zante
Ferries from
Kefalonia to Zante
The Sami to Zakynthos ferry is the main ferry route from Kefalonia to Zante. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Yes, there is a ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Zakynthos. Ferries to Zante from Kefalonia sail approximately 2 times per week and are provided by Lefkada Palace.
The duration of the ferry from Kefalonia to Zante 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 Zante ferry also varies between routes.
The shortest ferry from Kefalonia to Zante is the Sami - Zakynthos route. This ferry is provided by Lefkada Palace and takes approximately 3 hours.
Kefalonia Zante 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. It's best to check the latest Kefalonia to Zante ferry timetable for your route before you book.
With the fastest ferries from Sami to Zakynthos taking around 3 hours, we'd recommend staying longer than a day.
Kefalonia to Zante ferry operators:
Lefkada Palace
Unfortunately, you cannot get a car ferry from Kefalonia to Zante.
The Kefalonia to Zante ferry price can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not.
We recommend booking your Kefalonia to Zante ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Kefalonia to Zante are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Kefalonia to Zante ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Zante.
The distance between Kefalonia and Zante is 35 miles (57km) and 31 nautical miles.
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Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands in western Greece and features a mild climate along with some excellent beaches. Since it became popular amongst tourists in the eighties, Kefalonia now gets visitors not just from Greece and Europe but from all over the world and is well-equipped to handle the influx of tourists during the busy season. The film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin was shot on the island itself which helped to make it more widely known. With 2 ferry ports on the island (Sami and Poros) Kefalonia is ideally situated for connections to the other Greek islands.
