Checked offer from Zakynthos to Kyllini: Ferry, about 1h 15min, from €14. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 4, 2026): Levante Ferries; main departure point: Zakynthos Port.
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 4, 2026 for a departure on November 25, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levante Ferries | Ferry | Zakynthos Port | €14 | 8 |
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Practical tips
Summer sailings, especially on weekends and around mid-August, can fill up. Book your foot-passenger ticket online as soon as your dates are fixed so you are not stuck on the island with a sold-out boat.
This ferry arrives at Kyllini, not Patras or an Athens port. Check the arrival port on your ticket, then plan your onward coach from Kyllini so you do not end up in the wrong place.
If you must reach Athens or a flight the same day, leave a generous buffer after landing. Coaches from Kyllini do not wait for late boats, and delays from wind or port traffic happen.
Frequency drops outside summer, so a boat you saw online last season may not run the same way now. Always check the current timetable for your exact date before building the rest of your itinerary.
Get to Zakynthos port well before departure, especially in summer when queues build up. Keep your e-ticket and ID accessible on your phone, and check boarding information on the day in case of last-minute changes.
The journey experience
Getting from Zakynthos to the mainland is simpler than most Greek crossings: there is one clear route, the ferry from Zakynthos Town to Kyllini on the west coast of the Peloponnese. If you are asking whether to take a ferry, a coach or a flight, here the ferry is the natural answer, because it is the link that connects the island to the mainland road network.
The crossing is a conventional car ferry with indoor lounges, a snack bar and open decks where you can watch Zakynthos fade behind you. It is a relaxed, no-frills ride, and it suits travellers without a car because you simply walk on as a foot passenger. On the Kyllini side, the port is the starting point for onward KTEL coach connections towards Patras, Pyrgos, Olympia and Athens, so you can keep moving without a taxi marathon.
My advice: treat the timetable as seasonal. Departure times and frequency change between summer and winter, and weather can occasionally disrupt sailings, so check the day's schedule before you plan your onward coach and never book a tight connection on the same afternoon. In high season, book your ticket ahead, especially if you travel at weekends or with a vehicle. Compare the live timetable and fare in the table on this page, then confirm your seat online for instant confirmation.
Frequently asked questions — Zakynthos → Kyllini
Foot-passenger tickets start from €14, and the typical fare goes up to about €15. Prices for vehicles are higher and vary by size. Fares can change by season and date, so check the live price on this page, and book ahead in summer to secure a seat.
The crossing takes about 1 h 15 to 1 h 30, depending on the vessel and sea conditions. Add time for check-in and boarding at the port, and allow extra margin if you have a coach or flight to catch after arriving at Kyllini.
The ferry is the way to go. It is the listed transport option for this route, it is affordable, and you can board on foot without a car. It connects directly to the Peloponnese, where coaches continue to towns such as Patras and Olympia.
The ferry leaves from the port of Zakynthos Town on the island and arrives at the port of Kyllini on the west coast of the Peloponnese. Check the port named on your ticket before travelling, then plan any onward coach from Kyllini.
The ferry sails directly from Zakynthos Town to Kyllini, so you do not need to change boats or stop on another island. Once you land, you only need to arrange your onward journey by coach or other transport from the port.
Why visit Kyllini?
- ✓ Take the ferry from the port of Kyllini to Zakynthos (about 1h20) or Kefalonia, the main gateway to the Ionian Islands
- ✓ Relax on the long sandy beaches of Kalogria and Katakolo coast, fringed by the Strofylia pine forest
- ✓ Explore the medieval Chlemoutsi Castle, one of the best-preserved Frankish fortresses in Greece, near Kyllini
- ✓ Soak in the thermal springs of Loutra Kyllinis, known since antiquity for their healing waters
- ✓ Visit Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, about 1h15 by road from the port
When to visit Kyllini?
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
May to early October — warm, sunny weather, calm seas and the most frequent ferry schedules to the islands
What to do in Kyllini?
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How long to visit Kyllini?
Kyllini is mainly a ferry port for Zakynthos and Kefalonia, with a long sandy coast nearby. Plan 2 to 3 days to combine the beaches of Kyllini and Glyfa, the Frankish castle of Chlemoutsi, the thermal springs of Loutra Kyllinis and a day trip to ancient Olympia (about 1h15 by car). Rent a car on arrival, as public transport is very limited, and book ferry tickets in advance in July and August.
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