How to travel from Chíos to Kefalonia, Greece

The distance between Chíos and Kefalonia is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chíos to Kefalonia by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KefaloniaChíos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chios (JKH) to Kefallinia (EFL).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Sami.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Kefalonia

There are several options for getting from Chíos to Kefalonia by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 18h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chíos and Kefalonia is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Chíos and Kefalonia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Chíos to Kefalonia is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Kefalonia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Kefalonia. The ferry typically takes around 18h 5m and departs once daily.

Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and KTEL Kefallonia run the ferry services between Chíos and Kefalonia. Ferries run once daily and take around 18h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chíos and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Chíos to Kefalonia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chíos to Kefalonia typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Kefallinia (EFL).

The closest major airport to Kefalonia is Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia. Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) and Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chíos to Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Kefalonia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Chíos to Kefalonia

Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Kefalonia

Transport options from Chíos to Kefalonia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 50m
€145($145)
on demand502km (312 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 20m
€170($170)
twice daily537km (333 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
18h 5m
€95($95)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Ferry and Bus12h 45m
€240($240)
once a week695km (432 miles)
Ferry to Piraeus, bus14h 35m
€135($135)
once daily598km (371 miles)

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Airports near Kefalonia

The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

EFL
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia
ZTH
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Kefalonia
PVK
Aktion Airport (PVK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Kefalonia