How to travel from Kefalonia to Poros, Greece
The distance between Kefalonia and Poros is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Poros by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poros → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Isthmos and then to Galatas.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kefalonia and Poros
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Poros by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Kefalonia and Poros is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Kefalonia and Poros by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Poros is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Poros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kefalonia to Poros. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Poros is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Poros. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) 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 Poros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Isthmos and then to Galatas. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Poros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kefalonia and Poros
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 403km (250 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €165($165) | twice daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 372km (231 miles) |
| Ferry to Patra, bus | 8h 20m | €86($86) | twice daily | 432km (269 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kefalonia and Poros
Ferry operators
KTEL Kefallonia
Hellenic Seaways
Ionion P. Lines
Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Argolidas
KTEL Achaias
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Poros
The following major airports near Poros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Poros
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Poros
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Poros