How to travel from Corfu to Kefalonia, Greece

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kefallinia (EFL).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Smartwings

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Agrinio and then to Sami.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corfu and Kefalonia

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Corfu to Kefalonia

Compare travel optionsbetween Corfu and Kefalonia

Transport options from Corfu to Kefalonia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 55m
€370($370)
hourly2,672km (1,660 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
5h 50m
€105($105)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Ferry via Patras7h 20m
€57($57)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Ferry to Sami9h 5m
€65($65)
3 times a week269km (167 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Corfu and Kefalonia

Airlines

Ferry operators

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