Ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras)
3h to 3h 30m · from €15.40 · 1 operator
Sami to Patra at a glance
Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. Departures in that window are at 08:30. The crossing takes between 3h and 3h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Levante Ferries Group. Published fares start from €15.40 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 13 September 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €15.40 | Book now |
|---|
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 13 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Sami to Patra Route Map
Sami to Patra is the main mainland link from Kefallonia's principal ferry port, run by Levante Ferries aboard the Kefalonia and taking around three hours. It is a straightforward run down the Ionian and into the Gulf of Patras, with the Peloponnese coast on one side for much of it. Foot passenger fares start around €15.
Patra is Greece's third-largest city and one of its biggest ferry ports, a working transport hub rather than a holiday town. The terminal sits below the hilltop castle, with the neoclassical old town and the Roman Odeon within walking distance. Most arrivals are connecting onward, either to the international ferries for Italy or by road and rail towards Athens.
The service runs about once a day, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. It is the practical choice if you are heading for Athens or the northern Peloponnese with a car. Sami also connects to Ithaki, so the two can be combined easily on an Ionian island-hopping run.
Sami to Patra Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €15.40 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €15.40 | Levante Ferries Group | Kefalonia |
Weekly Sami to Patra Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levante Ferries Group | Kefalonia conventional | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | €15.40 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Kefalonia sailing | |
| Levante Ferries Group | Andreas Kalvos conventional | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | €15.40 | 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-01 | Book the Andreas Kalvos sailing | |
| Levante Ferries Group | Andreas Kalvos conventional | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | €15.40 | 2026-09-02 to 2026-09-02 | Book the Andreas Kalvos sailing | |
| Levante Ferries Group | Andreas Kalvos conventional | 08:30 | 12:00 | 3h 30m | €15.40 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-13 | Book the Andreas Kalvos sailing |
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Patra?
Yes, the port is within walking distance of Patra's city centre, and rental agencies line the streets around it, making pickup easy whether you're arriving off an overnight ferry from Italy or heading onward. Patra itself is walkable, but a car is useful if you're continuing into the Peloponnese rather than catching a connecting bus or train. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sami to Patra between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Kefalonia | Levante Ferries Group |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 08:30 | 11:30 | 3h | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 08:30 | 12:00 | 3h 30m | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 08:30 | 12:00 | 3h 30m | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 08:30 | 12:00 | 3h 30m | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 08:30 | 12:00 | 3h 30m | Andreas Kalvos | Levante Ferries Group |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sami to Patra?
Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) 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 13 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Sami to Patra today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) today. Departure time: 08:30.
How many ferries run from Sami to Patra this week?
7 sailings from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Sami to Patra?
Scheduled departures from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) leave at 08:30.
How long is the ferry from Sami to Patra?
The fastest crossing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) takes 3h and the slowest 3h 30m.
How much does the Sami to Patra ferry cost?
Published fares for the Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) ferry start from €15.40 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 Patra route?
The Sami (Kefalonia) to Patra (Patras) route is served by Levante Ferries Group. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Sami to Patra ferry
- Keep your ticket or boarding confirmation accessible throughout the journey – crew occasionally check tickets on board.
- Save your e-ticket to your phone's offline storage or take a screenshot before you reach the port, as mobile data can be patchy at the quayside.
- Greek ferries do not impose a luggage limit for foot passengers – you can bring as much as you can physically carry, but you must manage it yourself.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are both considerably cheaper at a supermarket before you board than at island resort shops; stock up on the mainland.
Plan a journey
Search for a connection between any two Greek ports, including journeys that need a change.
