The cheapest and fastest ferries from Bari to Kefalonia (Island)
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
17 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Bari for Kefalonia (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 27 Nov the direct ferries cover the 456 km distance in an average of 17 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 17 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 17 h 15 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.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Bari to Kefalonia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £42, and a ferry costs an average of £79.
Distance: 246 nautical miles (456 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £87 Average Price Cheapest |
19h 25m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bari to Kefalonia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Kefalonia (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Bari | 17h15 | 11:15 Kefalonia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Bari to Kefalonia (Island)
Ferries from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £42 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 15:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest ferry covers the 246 nautical miles (456 km) distance in 17h 15m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) are available to foot passengers.


Distance 246 nautical miles (456 km) |
Average sailing duration 18h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 17h 15m |
First ferry 15:00 |
Last ferry 20:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Ventouris Ferries, Superfast Ferries from Bari to Kefalonia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Bari to Kefalonia (Island) with Ventouris Ferries, Superfast Ferries for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Ventouris Ferries
Superfast Ferries
FAQs: Bari to Kefalonia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Kefalonia (Island) 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 Kefalonia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Bari, which is located around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Sami, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Bari and Kefalonia (Island)
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante La Cecchina (0.6km)
- Osteria delle Travi (0.8km)
- La Tana del Polpo (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Bari and Apulia Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 20, Stop: Porto
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Taverna Melissani (0.3km)
- Mermaid (0.5km)
- Il Familia (0.7km)
- Main companies are Kefalonia Taxi and Sami Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus line 2, Sami Port stop
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