There are 4 ways to get from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) by busferry, ferry, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus and ferry
best- Take the busferry from Patra Harbor to Samibusferry
2h 35m€9–13Ferry
- Take the ferry from Patras to Samiferry Asf
2h 55m€15–21Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
3h 30m€14–50Car ferry via Argostoli
- Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry Patra-Kefalonia-Ithaki
3h 58m€42–85
Patras to Kefalonia (Island) by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 35m and costs €9 - €13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patra Harbor and arriving at Sami. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Patras and arriving at Sami. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Patras and Kefalonia (Island) is 140 km.
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The best way to get from Patras to Kefalonia (Island) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 35m and costs €9 - €13.
The bus and ferry from Patra Harbor to Sami takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Patras to Kefalonia (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Patra Harbor station.
Patras to Kefalonia (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Sami station.
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Kefalonia (Island), Greece?
KTEL Kefalonia operates a vehicle from Patra Harbor to Sami once daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Superfast Ferries operates a ferry from Patras to Sami twice daily. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +30 26710 22281
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Kefallonia
Busferry from Patra Harbor to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- KTEL Kefallonia
- Phone
- +30 2108919800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Ferry from Patras to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
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