There are 5 ways to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos by bus, car, car ferry, plane, busferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalamata to Pýrgosbus
- Take the bus from Pýrgos to Kyllínibus
6h 6m€22–31Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kalamata to Killinicar
- Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry
- Take the carferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaoscarferry
7h 26m€58–117Fly from Kalamata International Airport
- Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane KLX - ZTH
11h 35m€132–214Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Patrasbus
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
7h€31–47Train to Athens International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane ATH - ZTH
5h 30m€84–216
Peloponnese to Zakynthos by bus and busferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Peloponnese to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Kalamata and arriving at Zakynthos via Pýrgos and Kyllíni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Peloponnese and Zakynthos is 197 km.
The best way to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos, including transfers.
Peloponnese to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Kalamata station.
The best way to get from Peloponnese to Zakynthos is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 11h 35m.
Peloponnese to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Pýrgos station.
There are 2596+ hotels available in Zakynthos.
What companies run services between Peloponnese, Greece and Zakynthos, Greece?
You can take a bus from Kalamata to Zakynthos via Pýrgos, Kyllíni, and Kyllíni in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and three other airlines fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) once daily.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–320
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport via Athens International Airport, Kefallinia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €90–380
Flights from Athens International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Ano Liosia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Kalamata to Pýrgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Kalamata to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
- Phone
- +30 210 94 99 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Levante Ferries
Car ferry from Killini to Poros
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- Levante Ferries
- Passenger
- €13
- Car
- €45
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