How to travel from Kefalonia to Kalamata, Greece
The distance between Kefalonia and Kalamata is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Kalamata by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalamata → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kyllíni then take the bus to Pýrgos and then to Kalamata.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Killini then drive to Kalamata.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kefalonia and Kalamata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Kalamata by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Kefalonia and Kalamata is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kefalonia and Kalamata by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Kalamata is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Kalamata is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Killini then drive to Kalamata. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Killini then drive to Kalamata. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kefalonia to Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kyllíni then take the bus to Pýrgos and then to Kalamata. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kalamata is Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata. Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) and Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) 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 Kefalonia to Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kyllíni then take the bus to Pýrgos and then to Kalamata. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kefalonia and Kalamata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 4h 45m | €115($115) | twice daily | 249km (155 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 35m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 238km (148 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kefalonia and Kalamata
Ferry operators
KTEL Kefallonia
Levante Ferries
Bus companies
Ktel Ileias
KTEL Messinias
Airports near Kalamata
The following major airports near Kalamata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Kalamata
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 134km (84 miles) from Kalamata