The distance between Kythira and Kefalonia is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kythira 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 → Kythira if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kefallinia (EFL).
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+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Peiraias and then to Sami.
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There are several options for getting from Kythira to Kefalonia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Kythira and Kefalonia is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Kythira and Kefalonia by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kythira to Kefalonia is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Kythira and Kefalonia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kythira and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kythira and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kythira and Kefalonia. The ferry typically takes around 18h 30m and departs twice a week.
Kythera Island Buses and KTEL Kefallonia run the ferry services between Kythira and Kefalonia. Ferries run twice a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kythira and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Kythira (KIT) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kythira to Kefalonia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kythira to Kefalonia typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Kythira (KIT) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kythira to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalamata then take the bus to Pýrgos. instead which will take 10h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kythira to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | €120($120) | on demand | 513km (319 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 30m | €100($100) | twice a week | 589km (366 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 30m | €115($115) | once a week | 431km (268 miles) |
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Lane Sea Lines
KTEL Messinias
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.