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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Kefalonia is to bus and car ferry and ferry which costs €85 - €130 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Kefalonia is to train and fly which takes 9h 5m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Patra and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 16m.

How far is it from Messina to Kefalonia?

The distance between Messina and Kefalonia is 583 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Kefalonia without a car is to bus and car ferry and ferry which takes 25h 40m and costs €85 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Messina to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Kefalonia bus from?

Messina to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Kefalonia bus arrive?

Messina to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Kefalonia?

Kefalonia is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 3:16 PM in Messina and 4:16 PM in Kefalonia.

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Messina to Kefalonia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Kefalonia by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or busferry

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CTA - EFL
9h 5m
€103–395
Bus, car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisibus
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Samiferry
25h 40m
€85–121
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patrabus
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
37h 16m
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane REG - EFL
13h 55m
€106–373
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane SUF - EFL
9h 27m
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane PMO - EFL
10h 22m
€118–445
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
26h 46m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

5Weekly Planes

7h 40mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Kefalonia, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Kefalonia. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, then fly to Kefalonia Airport (EFL). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Sami via Brindisi, Brindisi - v.le Commenda, Aeroporto Militare Brindisi, Porto di Brindisi, Port of Corfu, and Port of Corfu in around 25h 40m.

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