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Heraklion to Kefalonia

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Transport providers

Airlines

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$420.35

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77
Plane from Chania International Airport to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$356.66

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77
Plane from Chania International Airport to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$382.13

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$11.20
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23
Other from Heraklion Port to Paros
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$178.33

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56
Other from Heraklion Port to Paros
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$229.28

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Paros to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

Ionion P. Lines

Phone:
+30 26740-22111
Email:
Website:
ionionpelagos.com/
Other from Astakós to Sami
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$152.85

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$152.85–$305.71

KTEL Kefalonia

Phone:
+30 26710 22281
Email:
Website:
ktelkefalonias.gr/en
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion street to Sami
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12
Bus from Patra to Argostoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Patra Harbor to Sami
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

KTEL Aitoloakarnanias

Phone:
+30 26410 54444
Email:
Website:
ktel-aitolnias.gr/el/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakós
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.40

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Email:
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Chania to Patra
Ave. Duration:
13h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$62.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Kefalonia is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 22h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion 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 22h 48m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Kefalonia?

The distance between Heraklion and Kefalonia is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Heraklion to Kefalonia without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $81.52 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Heraklion to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion to Kefalonia bus from?

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

Where does the Heraklion to Kefalonia bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Kefalonia. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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