Agios Nikolaos to Pessada Ferry

By Dave Briggs

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The last known sailing on this route was on 30 September 2026.

No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Check whether it is currently available to book through Ferryscanner.

Historically, this route ran about 2 sailings a day in August 2026, about 1.7 sailings a day in September 2026.

Agios Nikolaos to Pessada is the direct Zakynthos to Kefallonia crossing, about an hour and three quarters aboard the Iason with the Ionian Sea Ferries Consortium. It is the only sea link between the two islands, and it saves a long and awkward detour through Kyllini on the mainland. The route runs seasonally, so it is a summer option rather than a year-round one.

Pessada is a small harbour on the southern tip of Kefallonia, near Argostoli. It is a ferry berth rather than a village, with no facilities to speak of at the quay. The drive up the south coast towards Argostoli is the reward, and the island's main centres are all within an easy run by car.

Expect a couple of sailings a day in high season, with the current timetable and fares shown below. Sort out onward transport before you arrive, as there is no reliable taxi rank at Pessada. Foot passengers in particular should plan this leg carefully.

Last published timetable

Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.

DepartsArrivesDaysValidOperatorVessel
09:4511:30Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sununtil 30 Sep 2026Ionian Sea Ferries ConsortiumIason
19:1521:00Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sununtil 30 Sep 2026Ionian Sea Ferries ConsortiumIason