Ferry from Kyllini to Zakynthos (Zante)

The Kyllini to Zakynthos ferry is one of the most straightforward crossings in the Ionian islands. Kyllini, a small port town on the western Peloponnese, serves as the main gateway to Zakynthos, and the short hop across the water takes just 1 hour 15 minutes. Whether you’re heading over for a week in the sun or making a quick day trip, you’ll find the service reliable and the crossing manageable even if you’re not a seasoned ferry traveller.

The route runs throughout the year, with around 5 departures daily on average. In summer (June–August), this rises to 6 per day to meet peak demand, while winter sees around 4 daily sailings.

Monthly Schedule Overview

Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Kyllini to Zakynthos:

Ferry Companies

Just one operator serves the Kyllini–Zakynthos route, keeping things simple when it comes to booking:

• Levante Ferries – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

Tips for the Kyllini–Zakynthos Ferry

• On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
• Card payments are accepted at most onboard bars and cafeterias on modern ferries; older vessels may be cash-only – have some euros in your pocket.
• Once you arrive in Zakynthos, the cliff-framed Navagio Beach – also known as Shipwreck Beach – accessible only by boat, is one of the most photographed spots in all of Greece. The island’s Blue Caves and Keri Caves along the coastline offer spectacular sea-level views of the turquoise Ionian waters, and the south of the island is a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles.

Kyllini to Zakynthos Ferry Fares

Tickets from €13.50.

Weekly Kyllini to Zakynthos Ferry Schedule

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

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Zakynthos?

Yes, especially since much of the island's appeal, the Navagio viewpoint, Keri caves and quieter western beaches, sits well beyond the resort strips of Laganas and Tsilivi. The ferry port is right in Zakynthos Town itself, while the airport is about 15 minutes away, with rental desks at both. Roads are mostly fine but some inland stretches are unpaved or potholed, so take it slowly. Compare options at Discover Cars.

Can you rent a car at Kyllini?

Yes, agencies operate right by the ferry terminal, which is Kyllini's main reason to exist: it is the mainland gateway to Zakynthos and Kefalonia, not a destination in itself. There is little to see in the small port village, so most visitors collect a car here only to continue by road towards Patras or Athens rather than to explore locally. Compare rates at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kyllini to Zakynthos between 15 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kyllini to Zakynthos ferry

• Kyllini has no train station and limited public transport – KTEL buses run from Patras (about an hour) and direct from Athens's Kifissos terminal, timed to connect with ferry departures. Check timetables in advance, as services are infrequent.
• If travelling with a car, check in at the port office at least one hour before departure – Levante Ferries can cancel unconfirmed bookings without refund if you arrive later than this for routes within Greece.
• Kyllini port has a large free car park at its entrance, plus ticket agencies, ATMs, a bus stop and a few cafes within walking distance – useful since the port itself is a small, remote settlement with little else nearby.
• The safest route from a weather perspective in summer is one that runs in the lee of large islands – the north coast of Crete, or between closely spaced island chains.
• Once you arrive in Zakynthos, the cliff-framed Navagio Beach – also known as Shipwreck Beach – accessible only by boat, is one of the most photographed spots in all of Greece. The island's Blue Caves and Keri Caves along the coastline offer spectacular sea-level views of the turquoise Ionian waters, and the south of the island is a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles.

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