The distance between Santorini and Kefalonia is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Santorini to Kefalonia 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 Kefalonia → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kefallinia (EFL).
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Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Argostoli.
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There are several options for getting from Santorini to Kefalonia by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 13h 35m. 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 €250 ($250).
The distance between Santorini and Kefalonia 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 Santorini and Kefalonia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Kefalonia is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Santorini and Kefalonia. The ferry typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and KTEL Kefallonia run the ferry services between Santorini and Kefalonia. Ferries run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Santorini and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Santorini to Kefalonia. 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 Santorini to Kefalonia typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) 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 Santorini to Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Kefalonia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €250($250) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 3h 25m | €165($165) | twice daily | 554km (344 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 17h 10m | €170($170) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 60m | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 671km (417 miles) |
Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 12h 15m | €200($200) | twice daily | 702km (436 miles) |
Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 13h 35m | €105($105) | twice a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Kefallonia
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
KTEL Achaias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.