The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kefalos
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£71
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£71
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
12 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
12 h 5 m
Ferries on 17 Sept
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Kefalos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Kefalos will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £71.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 ferries from Athens to Kefalos, including 1 direct services.
On Thu 17 Sept the direct ferries cover the 317 km distance in an average of 12 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 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.
BLUE STAR PATMOS14:0012h05Port of Piraeus2:05Port of Kos£711One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR PATMOS14:0012h05Port of Piraeus2:05Port of Kos£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry for Athens to Kefalos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Kefalos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 12h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £79, while a ferry costs an average of £79.
Distance: 171 nautical miles (317 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £257 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 50m Average total duration Fastest 11h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Kefalos take longer:
Ferry takes on average 11h 50m.
Athens to Kefalos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 11h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 00:30 | Duration 11h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 03:50 | Duration 11h50 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 02:05 | Duration 12h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Athens to Kefalos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Kefalos ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR PATMOS | 14:00 Port of Piraeus | 12h05 | 2:05 Port of Kos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Athens to Kefalos by ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Kefalos
Ferries from Athens to Kefalos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £79 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:00, the last at 21:35. The fastest ferry covers the 171 nautical miles (317 km) distance in 11h 50m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 171 nautical miles (317 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 11h 50m |
First ferry 6:00 |
Last ferry 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Athens to Kefalos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Kefalos 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 Kefalos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kefalos
Most Athens to Kefalos ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Port of Kos port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Kefalos ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Kefalos leave from?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
