How to travel from Kea to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Kea and Kefalonia is around 442km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kea to Kefalonia by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Lavrio, bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis and then to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Kefalonia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Kea and Kefalonia is around 442km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Kea and Kefalonia by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Kefalonia is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Kea to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 10m | €250($250) | twice a week | 510km (317 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, plane | 6h 50m | €320($320) | twice a week | 577km (359 miles) |
| Ferry to Kýthnos, plane | 7h 15m | €270($270) | once a week | 615km (382 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, Fly | 9hrs | €260($260) | once a week | 607km (377 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | €180($180) | twice a week | 442km (274 miles) |
Ferry to Lavrio, bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €140($140) | twice a week | 464km (288 miles) |
| Ferry to Lavrio, bus | 13h 50m | €105($105) | twice a week | 468km (291 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 50m | €125($125) | twice a week | 468km (291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Kefalonia
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Gulf Air Bahrain
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
KTEL Kefallonia
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
KTEL Attikis
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