There are 6 ways to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) by subway, plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane ATH - EFL
3h 4m€74–189Train, bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
- Take the carferry from Patras to Samicarferry
8h 39m€26–70Train, ferry
- Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the train from Kiato to Aegiontrain Re
- Take the ferry from Patras to Samiferry Asf
8h 22m€37–59Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakósbus
- Take the carferry from Astakós to Samicarferry
8h 35m€44–73Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
- Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
8h 55m€28–50Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Piraeus to Killinicar
- Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry
- Drive from Poros to Argostolicar
5h 26m€72–133
Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) by train, bus, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) is to subway and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs €70 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island). However, there are services departing from Εθν. Αντιστασεωσ and arriving at Argostoli via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and Patra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Piraeus and Kefalonia (Island) is 348 km.
The best way to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 22m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island), including transfers.
Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., arrive at Patras station.
There are 1777+ hotels available in Kefalonia (Island).
What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Kefalonia (Island), Greece?
There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Kefalonia (Island). However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, then fly to Kefalonia Airport (EFL). Alternatively, you can take a train from Piraeus to Sami via Kiato, Aegion, Aígio, Patras, and Patras in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kefalonia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kefalonia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- Phone
- +30 210 8202900
- [email protected]
- Website
- OASA
Subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- OASA
- 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.
Train from Kiato to Aegion
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- 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
- +30 26410 54444
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-aitolnias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakós
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- ktel-aitolnias.gr
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Kiato to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
- 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 2108919800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Ferry from Patras to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
- Phone
- +30 26740-22111
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
Car ferry from Astakós to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
- 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 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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