What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia is to ferry and train and bus and car ferry which costs €55 - €120 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Chania, Patra and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 4m.

How far is it from Crete to Kefalonia?

The distance between Crete and Kefalonia is 761 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Kefalonia without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Kefalonia without a car is to car ferry and train and bus via Páros which takes 16h 25m and costs €180 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Kefalonia?

It takes approximately 16h 25m to get from Crete to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Kefalonia bus from?

Crete to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

How long is the flight from Crete to Kefalonia?

There is no direct flight from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 23h 35m and has one stopover.

Where does the Crete to Kefalonia bus arrive?

Crete to Kefalonia bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Which airlines fly from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express offer flights from Sitia Airport Airport to Kefalonia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Crete to Kefalonia - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Kefalonia by car ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train, bus via Páros
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
3. Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
4. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
5. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
16h 25m
€187–242
Ferry, train, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
18h 25m
€55–120
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Patrabusferry
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
23h 4m
€57–81
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane JSH - EFL
17h 55m
€120–330
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the train from Piraeus to Kiatotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
16h 40m
€112–157
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
3. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
18h 41m
€72–217
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane HER - EFL
4h 27m
€61–201
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CHQ - EFL
4h 10m
€88–249

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

8Weekly Planes

21h 16mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Kefalonia.

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Distance: 761.1 km
Duration: 16h 25m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Kefalonia, Greece?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) once daily.

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