There are 5 ways to get from Chania to Kefalonia by plane, car ferry, train, bus, busferry, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chania International Airport
best- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CHQ - EFL
4h 45m€122–253Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Chania to Patrabusferry
- Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
19h 4m€51–57Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
- Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry
17h 59m€64–209Bus and ferry, car ferry
- Take the busferry from Chania to Patrabusferry
- Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
18h 2m€53–90Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airport
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane HER - EFL
5h 45m€228–461
Chania to Kefalonia by car ferry, foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chania to Kefalonia is to bus and ferry which costs €50 - €60 and takes 19h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chania to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €120 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Chania to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Chania and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Patra and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
The distance between Chania and Kefalonia is 448 km.
The best way to get from Chania to Kefalonia without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 17h 59m and costs €60 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chania to Kefalonia, including transfers.
Chania to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.
Chania to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Patra station.
There are 1592+ hotels available in Kefalonia.
What companies run services between Chania, Greece and Kefalonia, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chania to Kefalonia Airport via Patra, Argostoli, and Argostoli in around 19h 4m.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Chania International Airport to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Chania International Airport to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kefalonia Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €80–350
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Piraeus to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Kiato to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Busferry from Chania to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Busferry from Chania to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–180
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €220–250
- Phone
- +30 26710 22281
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Kefallonia
Busferry from Patra to Argostoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- KTEL Kefallonia
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- ANEK Lines
Car ferry from Port of Souda to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- ANEK Lines
- Economy
- €35–55
- Airplane-type seats
- €40–60
- 2 beds - outside cabin
- €100–140
- Phone
- +30 210 94 99 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Levante Ferries
Car ferry from Patras to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–50
- Website
- Levante Ferries
- Passenger
- €14
- Car
- €50
Car ferry from Patras to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–50
- Website
- Levante Ferries
- Passenger
- €14
- Car
- €50
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide