By ferry boat
Everyday there are several ferries sailing to Kefalonia. Kefalonia island is connected to the mainland via the two main ports, the Port of Patra and the Port of Kyllini. There are many available departures from both ports towards the Port of Sami and the Port of Poros in Kefalonia throughout the year.
It is strongly advised to contact the Shipping companies direct in order to obtain updated and accurate information regarding the schedules and fares as well as make a reservation.
Information on schedules can be provided from Port Authorities as well.
From Patra to Sami and Ithaka (duration about 3 hours)
From Kyllini to Poros (duration 1 hour & 30 minutes)
Ionian Group
Head Offices, Athens: +30 2103249997 and +30 2103319079
Ticket & Info kiosk, Port of Killini: +30 26230 92720, +30 2623092721, +30 2623092013
Ticket & Info kiosk, Port of Poros: +30 26740 72250, +30 2674072450
Patras Port Authority, tel.: 2610-341002, 2610-324817
Sami Port Authority, tel.: 2674-022031
Information: Killini Port Authority, tel. +30 2623092211
Information: Poros Port Authority, tel. +30 2674072460
From Astakos to Sami (duration3 hours)
Information: Astakos Port Authority +30 2646041052
Information: Sami Port Authority +30 2674022031
From Shinari Zakynthos to Pessada Kefalonia (duration1 hour)
Information: Argostoli Port Authority tel.+30 2671022224
From Vassiliki Lekada to Fiscardo Kefalonia (duration 1hour)
Information: Fiscardo Port Authority tel +30 2674041400