The distance between Athens and Zakynthos is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Athens to Zakynthos by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zakynthos → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Zakinthos (ZTH).
Sky Express
+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Zakynthos.
KTEL Zakythos
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Drive to Killini then take a ferry to Zakynthos.
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Zakynthos by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Athens and Zakynthos is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Athens and Zakynthos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Zakynthos is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Zakynthos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Zakynthos. The ferry typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
KTEL Zakythos run the ferry services between Athens and Zakynthos. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Athens and Zakynthos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Zakinthos (ZTH). The flight takes around 45min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Zakynthos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 45min.
Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Athens and Zakynthos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Zakinthos (ZTH). These flights usually take around 45min.
The flight from Athens to Zakynthos typically takes around 45min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Zakinthos (ZTH).
The closest major airport to Zakynthos is Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Zakynthos. Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 1h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Zakynthos is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 30m | €100($100) | every 30 mins | 306km (190 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 5hrs | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 315km (196 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | €24($24) | 6 times a week | 324km (201 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 314km (195 miles) |
Sky Express
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Zakythos
Levante Ferries
The following major airports near Zakynthos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.