Ferry from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia)

2h 20m · from €13.00 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Astakos to Sami at a glance

Ferries from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 13:30 and the latest is 18:30. The crossing takes 2h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Ionion P. Lines. Published fares start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 15 December 2026.

Sailings / 14 days14
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure13:30
Last departure18:30
Crossing time2h 20m
Fares from€13.00
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€13.00Book now
Economy€13.00Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on all seven days
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 15 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Astakos to Sami through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (about 2 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20252626 of 30about one a day
December 20253028 of 31about one a day
January 20263028 of 31about one a day
February 20262625 of 28about one a day
March 20263030 of 31about one a day
April 20263329 of 30about one a day
May 20263330 of 31about one a day
June 20263930 of 30about one a day
July 20264031 of 31about one a day
August 20265231 of 31about 2 a day
September 20263830 of 30about one a day
October 20263931 of 31about one a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing26 of 30
Sailings26 about one a day
Usual departure13:00
OperatorsIonion Pelagos (Ionio Pelagos)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Astakos to Sami Route Map

Map of the Ionian Islands showing the ferry route south-west from Astakos to Sami.

Astakos to Sami takes a little over two hours on the Ionion Pelagos, sometimes closer to two and a half. It is the shorter mainland crossing to Kefalonia, avoiding the longer haul out of Patra. Fares start around €13.

Sami sits on Kefalonia's east coast, a relaxed harbour town backed by green hills and largely rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake. It is the island's principal ferry port, and the Melissani and Drogarati caves are close by. Argostoli, the capital, is about half an hour inland by road.

There are usually one or two sailings a day, with more at the height of summer; the timetable and current fares are shown below. Sami also links to Ithaca and to Patra, so it works well as a first or last stop on an Ionian loop.

Weekly Astakos to Sami Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Astakos.

Ionion P. Lines

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Vasos K. conventional · 2h 20m to 2h 50m · from €13.00

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		13:30
Sun		18:30

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Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 15 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 1 sailing a day. Earliest departure 13:30, latest 18:30. Fastest crossing 2h 20m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines.
  • December 2026: sails every day to 15 December, 1 sailing a day. Earliest departure 13:30, latest 18:30. Fastest crossing 2h 20m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines.

Astakos to Sami Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €13.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€13.00Ionion P. LinesVasos K.

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Ionion P. Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economypassenger€13.00

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Astakos to Sami between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 14 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 15 November18:3020:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 16 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 17 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 18 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 19 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 20 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 21 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 22 November18:3020:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 23 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 24 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 25 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 26 November13:3015:502h 20mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Astakos to Sami?

Ferries from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 15 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Astakos to Sami today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) today. Departure time: 13:30.

How many ferries run from Astakos to Sami this week?

7 sailings from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day this week.

What time is the first ferry from Astakos to Sami?

The first ferry from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) leaves at 13:30 and the last at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Astakos to Sami?

The crossing from Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) takes 2h 20m.

How much does the Astakos to Sami ferry cost?

Published fares for the Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) ferry start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Astakos to Sami route?

The Astakos to Sami (Kefalonia) route is served by Ionion P. Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Astakos to Sami ferry

  • Check whether your booking confirmation requires you to collect a physical ticket from the operator's port office – some agents issue vouchers that need exchanging.
  • Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
  • Most island ports are within walking distance of the main village or town – a 5–10 minute walk with luggage is usually manageable.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.