The distance between Corfu and Kefalonia is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Corfu to Kefalonia by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Corfu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kefallinia (EFL).
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+ 5 othersTake a ferry to Agrinio and then to Sami.
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There are several options for getting from Corfu to Kefalonia by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Corfu and Kefalonia is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Corfu and Kefalonia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Corfu to Kefalonia is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Corfu and Kefalonia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Corfu and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corfu and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Corfu and Kefalonia. The ferry typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
KTEL Kerkyras, Ionion P. Lines, KTEL Kefallonia and Joy Cruises run the ferry services between Corfu and Kefalonia. Ferries run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Corfu and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Corfu to Kefalonia. There is however a flight that goes via Prague (PRG). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Corfu to Kefalonia typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Corfu to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Agrinio and then to Sami. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corfu to Kefalonia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 55m | €370($370) | hourly | 2,672km (1,660 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 381km (237 miles) |
Ferry via Patras | 7h 20m | €57($57) | once daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Ferry to Sami | 9h 5m | €65($65) | 3 times a week | 269km (167 miles) |
Smartwings
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
KTEL Kerkyras
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Kefallonia
Joy Cruises
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.