Ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos

2h 20m · from €12.00 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Sami to Astakos at a glance

Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos are scheduled 22 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 09:45 and the latest is 17:30. The crossing takes 2h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Ionion P. Lines. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days22
Per day1.6
First departure09:45
Last departure17:30
Crossing time2h 20m
Fares from€12.00
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€12.00Book 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Sami to Astakos Route Map

Map of the Ionian Islands showing the ferry route north-east from Sami on Kefalonia to Astakos, on the mainland coast.

Sailing from Sami, on Kefalonia's northeast coast, across to the small mainland port of Astakos, this crossing is one of the more low-key ways to reach the island without routing through Patras or Kyllini. Sami is a proper working harbour rather than a resort strip, with the village itself only a short walk from the quay, while Astakos sits quietly on the mainland coast of Aetolia-Acarnania, well off the usual tourist circuit. The route runs mostly within the strait separating the island from the mainland, so it tends to feel more sheltered than open-water crossings elsewhere in the Ionian.

Expect at least one sailing a day through the main season, occasionally stepping up to two at the height of summer -- the schedule box above shows exactly what is currently confirmed. Outside the busiest months the service can thin out, so it is worth checking departures close to your travel dates rather than assuming a fixed daily crossing.

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Sami to Astakos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €12.00 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€12.00Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos

Weekly Sami to Astakos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
all seven days		09:4512:052h 20m€12.00now to 2026-10-11Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat		09:4512:052h 20m€12.002026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		15:0017:202h 20m€12.002026-10-18 to 2026-10-25Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		17:3019:502h 20m€12.00now to 2026-10-11Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Fri		17:3019:502h 20m€12.00now to 2026-10-30Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon and Thu		17:3019:502h 20m€12.00now to 2026-10-29Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Sami to Astakos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-09-0509:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-0609:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-0617:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-0709:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-0717:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-09-0809:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-09-0909:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1009:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1017:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1109:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1117:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-09-1209:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-1309:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-1317:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-1409:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-1417:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-09-1509:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-09-1609:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1709:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1717:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1809:4512:052h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1817:3019:502h 20mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Sami to Astakos?

Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos are scheduled 22 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Sami to Astakos today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos today. Departure time: 09:45.

How many ferries run from Sami to Astakos this week?

11 sailings from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Sami to Astakos?

Scheduled departures from Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos leave at 09:45 and 17:30.

How long is the ferry from Sami to Astakos?

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

How much does the Sami to Astakos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Sami (Kefalonia) to Astakos ferry start from €12.00 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 Sami to Astakos route?

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

Tips for the Sami to Astakos ferry

  • The onboard cafeteria on most Greek ferries serves hot meals, sandwiches, pastries, and drinks – quality varies but it is usually adequate for a meal.
  • At ports with multiple berths, check which pier your ferry docks at on arrival – it is not always the same berth every trip.
  • Wheelchair ramps are available at most larger ports, but smaller island ports may require assistance from crew – request help when booking.
  • Onboard announcements are made in Greek first and English second; if you miss the English version, ask a fellow passenger what was said.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 30 August 2026.