There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Zakynthos (Island) by busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus
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Bus and ferry
best- Take the busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
4h 30m€18–29Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Athens to Killini
- Take the car ferry from Killini to Poros
- Take the car ferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos
7h 50m€79–115Fly to Zakynthos International Airport
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)ATH - ZTH
2h 42m€54–189Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
7h€26–34Fly to Kefalonia Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)ATH - EFL
- Take the car ferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos
4h 52m€75–193
Athens to Zakynthos (Island) by busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Zakynthos (Island) is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €25 - €35 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Zakynthos (Island) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €50 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Zakynthos. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Athens and Zakynthos (Island) is 247 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Zakynthos (Island) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs €18 - €29.
The bus and ferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Athens to Zakynthos (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Zakynthos (Island) bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Zakynthos station.
There are 2281+ hotels available in Zakynthos (Island).
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Zakynthos (Island), Greece?
KTEL Zakythos operates a vehicle from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Sky Express and Olympic Air fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) once daily.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kefalonia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kefalonia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Zakynthos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Phone
- +302695022255
- info@ktel-zakynthos.gr
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Busferry from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Book at
- https://ktel-zakynthos.gr/en/
Busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Book at
- https://ktel-zakynthos.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30 2610 623 888
- info@ktelachaias.gr
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- https://www.ktelachaias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Phone
- +30 210 94 99 400
- info@levanteferries.gr
- Website
- levanteferries.com
Car ferry from Killini to Poros
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.levanteferries.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 26740-22111
- ionionplines@gmail.com
- Website
- ionionpelagos.com
Car ferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
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