How to travel from Sifnos to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Sifnos and Kefalonia is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sifnos to Kefalonia by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Sifnos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Paros then fly from Paros (PAS) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sifnos and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sifnos to Kefalonia by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).
The distance between Sifnos and Kefalonia is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Sifnos and Kefalonia by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Sifnos to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Sifnos and Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sifnos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Paros then fly from Paros (PAS) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sifnos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Paros then fly from Paros (PAS) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sifnos to Kefalonia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Paros then fly from Paros (PAS) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Sifnos 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 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sifnos to Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sifnos and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | €315($315) | twice a week | 549km (341 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, plane | 5h 45m | €390($390) | twice a week | 580km (360 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, plane | 6h 10m | €265($265) | twice a week | 577km (359 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €185($185) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €190($190) | once daily | 543km (338 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 10h 40m | €100($100) | twice a week | 544km (338 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sifnos and Kefalonia
Ferry operators
KTEL Kefallonia
Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
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