Kyllini to Cephalonia Ferry

Ferries from Kyllini dock at Poros, on the south-eastern coast of Kefalonia. It is the only Kefalonian port served from Kyllini, and it lies about 40 km by road from the capital, Argostoli.

The crossing to Poros takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes with Levante Ferries.

Levante Ferries runs the route, rotating modern car ferries such as the Fior di Levante, Mare di Levante, Andreas Kalvos, Kefalonia and Smyrna di Levante.

In peak season there are roughly four to five crossings a day in each direction, amounting to around 28 sailings a week, spread across morning, afternoon and evening. Frequency is lower in winter.

Yes. These are full car ferries carrying vehicles, campers, motorbikes and coaches. Booking vehicle space ahead is strongly advised in July and August, when the route is very busy.

Yes, it operates year-round, but sailings are more frequent in summer and reduced in winter. Timetables also change on Sundays and around Greek holidays such as Easter, so check the schedule for your travel date.

Fares start from around €13.50. Prices vary by operator, season, cabin and whether you take a vehicle.

Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Kefalonian Lines, so declare your pet when booking.

Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.

The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.