The distance between Kefalonia and Santorini is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Santorini by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santorini → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Santorini (JTR).
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Take a ferry to Athens and then to Santorini.
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There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Santorini by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Kefalonia and Santorini is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Kefalonia and Santorini by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Santorini is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Santorini is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kefalonia and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.
KTEL Kefallonia, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Kefalonia and Santorini. Ferries run once daily and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kefalonia and Santorini. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) and arrive at Santorini (JTR) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kefalonia to Santorini. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kefalonia to Santorini typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).
The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) 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 Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Santorini is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €230($230) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 3h 40m | €215($215) | twice daily | 553km (344 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 16h 40m | €180($180) | once daily | 678km (421 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 20m | €275($275) | twice daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Ferry to Patra, bus | 13h 45m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 675km (419 miles) |
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Kefallonia
Sky Express
Condor Flugdienst
KTEL Achaias
KTEL Korinthias
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.