How to travel from Piraeus to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Piraeus and Kefalonia is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Piraeus if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Killini then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piraeus and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Kefalonia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Piraeus and Kefalonia is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Piraeus and Kefalonia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Kefalonia is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piraeus and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Piraeus to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Kefalonia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Piraeus and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2hrs | €120($120) | hourly | 350km (217 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 3h 40m | €120($120) | twice daily | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | €115($115) | twice daily | 374km (233 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | €61($61) | every 20 mins | 363km (226 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Piraeus and Kefalonia
Ferry operators
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Kefallonia
Levante Ferries
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
Airlines
Sky Express
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
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