Getting from Aegina to Kefalonia

If you are heading to Kefalonia from Aegina you are making your way to the largest of the Ionian islands, on the opposite side of Greece. It is mountainous with dramatic cliffs, turquoise bays and some of the finest beaches in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Aegina to Kefalonia. No ferry from Athens or any Saronic port serves Kefalonia directly. All ferry connections to Kefalonia depart from ports in western mainland Greece. The most practical ferry approach is to take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, which takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, and then travel by road to Kylini on the northwestern Peloponnese for the ferry to Kefalonia, which takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. The drive from Athens to Kylini takes around 3 to 3.5 hours via the E65 motorway and Patras.

Getting there by air

Kefalonia has an international airport with connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Kefalonia takes around 45 minutes in the air. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and fly to Kefalonia. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are travelling with a car, take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and drive to Kylini for the ferry across to Kefalonia.