How to travel from Kefalonia to Kea, Greece
The distance between Kefalonia and Kea is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Kea 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 Kea → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Patra, bus
Take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Athens and then to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea.
- 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 Patra then take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kefalonia and Kea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Kea 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 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Kefalonia and Kea is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Kefalonia and Kea by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Kea is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Kea 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 Kefalonia and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kefalonia to Kea. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Kea is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Kea. Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) and Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) 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 Kea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Kea 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 Kefalonia and Kea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 5hrs | €280($280) | once a week | 509km (316 miles) |
| Fly to Mykonos (JMK), ferry | 5h 10m | €345($345) | once a week | 579km (360 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 6h 10m | €290($290) | once a week | 607km (377 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 20m | €180($180) | twice a week | 440km (273 miles) |
Ferry to Patra, bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €140($140) | twice a week | 468km (291 miles) |
| Ferry to Athens, bus | 12h 55m | €105($105) | twice a week | 453km (282 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 50m | €125($125) | twice a week | 468km (291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kefalonia and Kea
Ferry operators
KTEL Kefallonia
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
KTEL Attikis
Airports near Kea
The following major airports near Kea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Kea
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Kea
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Kea