The distance between Kefalonia and Icaria is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Icaria 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 Icaria → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
Take a ferry to Athens and then to Ag. Kirykos.
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Take a ferry to Zakynthos, Athens then Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
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There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Icaria by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Kefalonia and Icaria is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Kefalonia and Icaria by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Icaria is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kefalonia and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 13h 5m and departs once a week.
Ionion P. Lines, KTEL Zakythos, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and KTEL Kefallonia run the ferry services between Kefalonia and Icaria. Ferries run once a week and take around 13h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kefalonia and Icaria. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kefalonia to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kefalonia to Icaria typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) 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 Kefalonia to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 12h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Icaria is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 30m | €170($170) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Ferry via Athens + 1 similar | 17h 55m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 597km (371 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 20m | €205($205) | once a week | 681km (423 miles) |
Ferry | 13h 5m | €175($175) | once a week | 697km (433 miles) |
KTEL Kefallonia
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Zakythos
Sky Express
KTEL Achaias
The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.