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 32 times over the next 8 days, about 4 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:05 and the latest is 20:45. 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 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 8 days32
How oftenAbout 4 a day
First departure07:05
Last departure20:45
Fastest20m
Slowest30m
Fares from€4.50
Operators2

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Conventional ferry€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 31 October 2026. 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
October 202510130 of 31about 3 a day
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 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing30 of 31
Sailings101 about 3 a day
Usual first departure08:15
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 October 2025 to September 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 Kefallonia to Ithaki, 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 Ithaki'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 quay 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.

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

Weekly Sami to Pissaetos Ferry Schedule

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

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Levante Ferries GroupAndreas Kalvos conventional
all seven days		07:0507:2520m€4.502026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Andreas Kalvos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat		08:1508:4530m€5.002026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		13:3014:0030m€5.002026-10-18 to 2026-10-25Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat		15:4516:1530m€5.002026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Levante Ferries GroupAndreas Kalvos conventional
all seven days		16:4517:0520m€4.502026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Andreas Kalvos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		20:4521:1530m€5.002026-10-18 to 2026-10-25Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Sami to Pissaetos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2407:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 2026-10-2408:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-10-2415:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-10-2416:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 2026-10-2507:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 2026-10-2513:3014:0030mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-10-2516:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sun 2026-10-2520:4521:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-10-2607:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Mon 2026-10-2608:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-10-2615:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-10-2616:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 2026-10-2707:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Tue 2026-10-2708:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-10-2715:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-10-2716:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 2026-10-2807:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Wed 2026-10-2808:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-10-2815:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-10-2816:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 2026-10-2907:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Thu 2026-10-2908:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-10-2915:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-10-2916:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Fri 2026-10-3007:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Fri 2026-10-3008:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-10-3015:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-10-3016:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 2026-10-3107:0507:2520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group
Sat 2026-10-3108:1508:4530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-10-3115:4516:1530mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-10-3116:4517:0520mAndreas KalvosLevante Ferries Group

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Sami to Pissaetos?

Ferries from Sami (Kefalonia) to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled 32 times over the next 8 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 31 October 2026, 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, 15:45 and 16:45.

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, typically 4 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturdays.

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 20:45.

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 24 October 2026.