By boat

 

One can reach Kefalonia by ferry from several ports.

The island is connected through the mainland with Patras and Killini, and with the islands of Astakos, Ithaca, Zakyntos and Lefkada.

Starting from Athens, one can travel by bus or car to Patras (about 2.5 hours) or to Killini (approx. 3.5 hours). From both those two ports, one can find daily ferry boat connections to the island of Kefalonia.

When departing from the port of Patras, one will arrive at the port of Sami after 3.5 hours.
If you choose to depart from the port of Kyllini, you will arrive at the port of Poros after 1.5 hour.
Finally, from Astakos of Aitoloakarnania, there is a ferry boat to Sami, taking 2.5 hours to arrive.


PORT AUTHORITIES

Port of Argostoli, I. Metaxas, Tel.: +30 26710 22224, Fax: +30 26710 22202
Port of Poros, Tel: +30 26740 72460
Port of Sami, Tel: +30 26740 22031
Port of Fiskardo, Tel: +30 26740 41400
Port of Ithaca, Tel: +30 26740 32909
Port of Nidri (Lefkas), Tel: +30 26450 92509
Port of Zante, Tel: +30 26950 28117-8

Port of Patras, Tel: +30 2610 341002, +30 2610 341024
Port of Kyllini, Tel.: +30 26230 92211

BUS TERMINALS (KTEL)

Bus Station Argostoli, Antonis Tritsis Av. (200m. from the bridge)
Tel.: +30 26710 22276, +30 26710 22 281
Tourist Office: +30 26710 23364

Bus Station Athens, Kifissos 100
Tel.: +30 210 5150785, +30 210 5129448      

Buss Station Patras, Otto Amalias 58
Tel.: +30 2610 274938