How to travel from Evia to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Evia and Kefalonia is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Evia to Kefalonia by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Evia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration8hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Astakós then take a ferry to Sami.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Evia and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Evia to Kefalonia by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Evia and Kefalonia is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Evia and Kefalonia by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Evia to Kefalonia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Evia and Kefalonia is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Evia and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Evia and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Evia to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Evia to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Evia to Kefalonia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Evia and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5hrs | €325($325) | 3 times a week | 547km (340 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5hrs | €160($160) | twice daily | 482km (299 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 20m | €110($110) | twice a week | 427km (265 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 8hrs | €120($120) | twice daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 35m | €70($70) | twice daily | 440km (274 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Evia and Kefalonia
Ferry operators
KTEL Kefallonia
Ionion P. Lines
Anes Ferries
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
Airlines
Sky Express
Edelweiss Air
Train operators
Airports near Kefalonia
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Kefalonia
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Kefalonia