Ithaca To Kefalonia Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Ithaca → Kefalonia — this week
35 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 5/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 5 ferries — first at 07:40
Ithaca to Kefalonia Ferry
Ithaca to Kefalonia -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 13 September 2026.
- Frequency: Several ferries per day (5 daily) during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 20 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Operators: Ionion P. Lines, Levante Ferries Group.
- Tickets from: €3 – €5 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
This short hop across the strait between Ithaca and Kefalonia links Pissaetos, Ithaca's main ferry gateway on the island's western shore, with Sami on Kefalonia's east coast. Pissaetos is a working port rather than a resort, a modest quay a short drive from Vathy, so plan your onward transport before you arrive. Sami, by contrast, is a proper harbour town in its own right, with a curve of waterfront tavernas facing the boats, and it doubles as one of the busier ferry hubs on Kefalonia. The crossing itself sits inside the strait, sheltered by the two islands on either side, so it stays calm in all but the roughest weather -- a useful option when conditions elsewhere in the Ionian turn choppy.
Sailings run throughout the day for most of the season, easing back to a lighter timetable outside the busiest summer weeks. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates and daily departure count, since operators file each stretch of the season in stages rather than publishing the whole year at once.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Ithaca to Kefalonia:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 4.0 |
| August | Yes | 5.0 (4–5) |
| September | Yes | 4.2 (4–5) |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Ithaca to Kefalonia — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 5 | 07:40, 09:00, 16:45, 17:10, 17:15 |
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Ferry Companies
The Ithaca–Kefalonia route is served by 2 companies:
- Ionion P. Lines – approximately 30 minutes
- Levante Ferries Group – approximately 20 minutes
Tips for the Ithaca–Kefalonia Ferry
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are both considerably cheaper at a supermarket before you board than at island resort shops; stock up on the mainland.
- Board early to secure a good seat on open-plan ferries – the best spots near windows and on the outside deck fill quickly.
- A portable power bank is one of the most useful things to carry – reliable mains power is not guaranteed on any vessel.
- Short-hop vessels are often smaller and more susceptible to even minor chop – take seasickness precautions on exposed short routes if you are at all sensitive.
- The smell of diesel and engine exhaust is stronger at the stern in summer heat; if you are sensitive to it, choose a bow-facing seat or the upper deck.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ithaca to Kefalonia?
Several ferries per day (5 daily) during the season. Timetables are currently published through 13 September 2026.
Are there ferries from Ithaca to Kefalonia today?
Yes – 5 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Ithaca to Kefalonia this week?
Around 35 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 5 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Ithaca to Kefalonia?
The first departure is usually 07:40.
How long is the ferry from Ithaca to Kefalonia?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 20 minutes, while the slowest takes around 30 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Ithaca to Kefalonia ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €3 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €5 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Ithaca–Kefalonia route?
The route is served by Ionion P. Lines, Levante Ferries Group.
Is it worth hiring a car on Kefalonia?
Definitely. Kefalonia is the largest Ionian island, mountainous and spread across ports at Sami, Poros, Argostoli, Lixouri, Fiskardo and Pessada, and its best sights, Myrtos Beach, Assos, Fiskardo, sit an hour or more apart on winding roads. Buses run from each port to the central station in Argostoli but are infrequent. Rental desks operate at every port; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car on Ithaca?
Yes, with offices in Vathy and at Piso Aetos port, and some cover at Frikes too. Ithaca is hilly and its villages sit around separate ports rather than one hub, so a car (or scooter) makes it far easier to link Vathy, Frikes and Kioni in a single day. Compare rates at Discover Cars.