The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sami to Ithaki
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sami to Ithaki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sami to Ithaki will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Sami 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 Fri 19 Dec the direct ferries cover the 14 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 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.




Live departures
Sami to Ithaki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sami to Ithaki ferries for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:30 Sami | 0h20 | 13:50 Ithaki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:45 Sami | 0h20 | 14:05 Ithaki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sami to Ithaki
Ferries from Sami to Ithaki run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:05, the last at 21:15. The fastest ferry covers the 7 nautical miles (14 km) distance in 20m. There are 16 sailings per week. Ferries from Sami to Ithaki are available to foot passengers.



Distance 7 nautical miles (14 km) |
Average sailing duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 20m |
First ferry 07:05 |
Last ferry 21:15 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Ionion Pelagos, Lefkada Palace, Levante Ferries from Sami to IthakiYou can travel by ferry between Sami to Ithaki with Ionion Pelagos, Lefkada Palace, Levante Ferries for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Ionion Pelagos
Levante Ferries
Lefkada Palace
FAQs: Sami to Ithaki ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sami 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 Sami, which is located around 0.3 miles (515 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 Sami and Ithaki
- 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
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