Ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca)

20m to 30m · from €4.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Sami to Pissaetos at a glance

Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled 56 times over the next 14 days, about 4 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:05 and the latest is 21:30. The crossing takes between 20m and 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Ionion P. Lines and Levante Ferries Group. Published fares start from €4.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 8 January 2027.

Sailings / 14 days56
How oftenAbout 4 a day
First departure07:05
Last departure21:30
Fastest20m
Slowest30m
Fares from€4.50
Operators2

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€4.50Book now
ECO Deck€4.50Book 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 8 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Sami to Pissaetos through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about 4 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20259930 of 30about 3 a day
December 20259730 of 31about 3 a day
January 20266328 of 31about 2 a day
February 20264725 of 28about 2 a day
March 202610130 of 31about 3 a day
April 202611229 of 30about 4 a day
May 202612030 of 31about 4 a day
June 202612030 of 30about 4 a day
July 202612531 of 31about 4 a day
August 202612431 of 31about 4 a day
September 202612430 of 30about 4 a day
October 202612431 of 31about 4 a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing30 of 30
Sailings99 about 3 a day
Usual first departure07:05
Usual last departure16:45
OperatorsIonion Pelagos (Ionio Pelagos)
Levante Ferries Group (F/B Andreas Kalvos)

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.

Sami to Pissaetos Route Map

Map of the Ionian Islands showing the ferry route north-north-east from Sami to Pissaetos.

This is the short crossing from Kefalonia to Ithaca, twenty to thirty minutes with Ionion P. Lines or Levante Ferries on the Ionion Pelagos or the Kefalonia. The channel between the two islands is narrow and sheltered, so it is usually a calm run even when the wider Ionian is choppy. Fares start around €4.50, which makes it one of the cheapest ferry tickets in Greece.

Pissaetos is Ithaca's main ferry port, on the west coast, and it is a functional harbour rather than a place to linger. There is very little at the dock itself. Vathy, the island capital, is a short drive away over the ridge, and Kioni and Frikes are further north.

The route runs several times a day in season, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Arrange onward transport before you sail if you are on foot, since taxis at Pissaetos are not guaranteed. From Sami you can also pick up the longer sailing to Patra on the mainland.

Weekly Sami to Pissaetos 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 Sami.

Ionion P. Lines

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Vasos K. conventional · 30m · from €5.00

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		08:15, 16:45
Sun		13:30, 21:30

Levante Ferries Group

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Andreas Kalvos conventional · 20m · from €4.50

DaysDeparts
Every day		07:05, 16:45

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Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 8 January 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:05, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 20m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines and Levante Ferries Group.
  • December 2026: sails on 30 of 31 days, 2 to 4 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:05, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 20m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines and Levante Ferries Group.
  • January 2027: sails on 7 of the 8 days to 8 January, 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:05, latest 16:45. Fastest crossing 20m. Conventional ferries: Levante Ferries Group.

Sami to Pissaetos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €4.50 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€4.50Levante Ferries GroupAndreas Kalvos

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€5.00

Levante Ferries Group

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ECO Deckpassenger€4.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Next 14 days

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

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Fri 13 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 13 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 13 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 14 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 14 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 14 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 14 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 15 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 15 November13:3014:0030mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 15 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 15 November21:3022:0030mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 16 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Mon 16 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 16 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 16 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 17 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 17 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 17 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 17 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 18 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 18 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 18 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 18 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 19 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 19 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 19 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 19 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Fri 20 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Fri 20 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 20 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 20 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 21 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 21 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 21 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 21 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 22 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 22 November13:3014:0030mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 22 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 22 November21:3022:0030mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 23 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Mon 23 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 23 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 23 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 24 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 24 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 24 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 24 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 25 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 25 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 25 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 25 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 26 November07:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 26 November08:1508:4530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 26 November16:4517:1530mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 26 November16:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Sami to Pissaetos?

Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled 56 times over the next 14 days, about 4 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 8 January 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Sami to Pissaetos today?

Yes, there are 4 sailings from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) today. Departure times: 07:05, 08:15 and 16:45 (two sailings).

How many ferries run from Sami to Pissaetos this week?

28 sailings from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled over the next seven days, about 4 a day this week.

What time is the first ferry from Sami to Pissaetos?

On a day with a service the first ferry from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) usually leaves at 07:05. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:05 to 21:30.

How long is the ferry from Sami to Pissaetos?

The fastest crossing from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) takes 20m and the slowest 30m.

How much does the Sami to Pissaetos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) ferry start from €4.50 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 Pissaetos route?

The Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) route is served by Ionion P. Lines and Levante Ferries Group. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Sami to Pissaetos ferry

  • Over-the-counter seasickness tablets containing dimenhydrinate are widely available at Greek pharmacies and are effective for most people.
  • On conventional ferries, the centre of the vessel at the waterline is the most stable point; if you feel unwell, move there and focus on the horizon.
  • Some routes in the Dodecanese chain only operate in full summer mode from June; May sailings may be less frequent than the website implies.
  • Arriving on the early morning short hop gives you the quietest version of any popular island beach – you will beat the crowds by several hours.
  • Most Greek ports have a covered waiting area, though it can be crowded in summer – arriving early secures a seat in the shade.

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