How to travel from Kos to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Kos and Kefalonia is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kos to Kefalonia 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 Kefalonia → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical cost€395($395)
Smartwings
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Kefalonia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Kos and Kefalonia is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)
It takes around 18h 15m to get from Kos and Kefalonia by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kos and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Kos (KGS) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Kos to Kefalonia. There is however a flight that goes via Prague (PRG). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kos to Kefalonia typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Kos (KGS) and and arrive into Kefallinia (EFL).
The closest major airport to Kefalonia is Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia. Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) and Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) 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 Kos to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 18h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €395($395) | every 4 hours | 3,250km (2,019 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 50m | €250($250) | 3 times a week | 821km (510 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 15m | €185($185) | once daily | 734km (456 miles) |
| Ferry to Bodrum, bus | 2 days | €140($140) | twice a week | 2,785km (1,730 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Kefalonia
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
KTEL Kefallonia
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Dodekanisos Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
MetroTurizm
Burgas Bus
Union Ivkoni
Airlines
Smartwings
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kefalonia
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Kefalonia
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Kefalonia