The cheapest and fastest ferries from Patras to Kefalonia (Island)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Patras 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 Patras to Kefalonia (Island) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Patras for Kefalonia (Island) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 04 Dec the direct ferries cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 20 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.






Patras to Kefalonia (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ionion Pelagos | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Levante Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Levante Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Levante Ferries | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Levante Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Patras to Kefalonia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Patras to Kefalonia (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KEFALONIA | 06:15 Port of Kyllini | 1h30 | 07:45 Poros | 0 changesdirect | |
IONIO PELAGOS | 11:00 Astakos | 2h20 | 13:20 Sami | 0 changesdirect | |
ANDREAS KALVOS | 11:00 Port of Patras | 3h30 | 14:30 Sami | 0 changesdirect | |
KEFALONIA | 14:30 Port of Kyllini | 1h30 | 16:00 Poros | 0 changesdirect | |
KEFALONIA | 19:00 Port of Kyllini | 1h30 | 20:30 Poros | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Patras to Kefalonia (Island)
Ferries from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 54 nautical miles (101 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 32 sailings per week. Ferries from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) are available to foot passengers.


Distance 54 nautical miles (101 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 32 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 04:45 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Levante Ferries, Ionion Pelagos from Patras to Kefalonia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Patras to Kefalonia (Island) with Levante Ferries, Ionion Pelagos for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Levante Ferries
Ionion Pelagos
FAQs: Patras to Kefalonia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Patras 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 Patras, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 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 Patras and Kefalonia (Island)
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Labyrinthos (0.3km)
- Aptaliko (0.5km)
- Salumeria Ristorante (0.7km)
- Main companies are Patras Taxi and Achaia Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 18, Stop: Patras Port
- 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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