The cheapest and fastest ferries from Astakos to Ithaki
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Astakos to Ithaki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Astakos to Ithaki will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Astakos for Ithaki every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 13 Dec the direct ferries cover the 37 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IONIO PELAGOS
ANDREAS KALVOS
IONIO PELAGOS
ANDREAS KALVOSAstakos to Ithaki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ionion Pelagos | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 3h15 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Levante Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 17:05 | Duration 4h05 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Astakos to Ithaki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Astakos to Ithaki ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANDREAS KALVOS | 11:00 Port of Patras | 4h05 | 15:05 Ithaka (Pisaetos) | 0 changesdirect | |
IONIO PELAGOS | 11:00 Astakos | 3h15 | 14:15 Ithaka (Pisaetos) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Astakos to Ithaki
Ferries from Astakos to Ithaki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest ferry covers the 19 nautical miles (37 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Astakos to Ithaki are available to foot passengers.

Distance 19 nautical miles (37 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 05:00 |
Last ferry 19:30 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Ionion Pelagos from Astakos to IthakiYou can travel by ferry between Astakos to Ithaki with Ionion Pelagos for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Astakos to Ithaki ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Astakos to Ithaki by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ithaki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Astakos, which is located around 0.2 miles (286 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Ithaka (Pisaetos), located 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Astakos and Ithaki
- To Steki Tis Pareas (0.3km)
- To Limanaki (0.4km)
- Taverna O Nikos (0.5km)
- Main companies are Astakos Taxi and Lefkada Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line KTEL, Astakos stop
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- O Batis Taverna (0.3km)
- Taverna Spavento (0.5km)
- Restaurant Poseidon (0.8km)
- Main companies are Ithaca Taxis and Kefalonia Taxi Service.
- Free
- Bus line to Vathy, stop at Pisaetos
- Rementzo (0.2km)
- Symposium Cafe (0.3km)
- Odysseus Restaurant (0.4km)
- Main companies are Lefkada Taxi and Ionian Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 2, Frikes stop
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