The Zakynthos to Patras (Kyllini) ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Home to the famous (and very photogenic) Navagio beach, Zakynthos is an outstanding destination for your trip to Greece. Whether you want to explore the fantastic landscapes, dance the night away, snorkel or dive, you are in for a treat.

Zakynthos (Zante) is served by a regional airport that receives seasonal flights from a variety of European destinations.

But the most beautiful way to get to the island is by ferry. The island is connected to the mainland via the port of Kyllini, which is about 2-hours drive from Patras. You best bet is to rent a car, if you need to get from Patras to Kyllini (and the other way around).

The port of Kyllini (also spelled Kilini) offers only connections to the Ionian islands Zakynthos and Cephalonia. And if you want to spend a bit of time in the city, you should know it’s home to the ruins of the medieval town Glarentza (also known as Clarenia).

How long does it take to get from Kyllini to Zakynthos?

The ferry ride between Kyllini and Zakynthhos takes between 1h 15 min.

Is there are high speed ferry between Kyllini and Zakynthos?

No.

How much does it cost to get from Kyllini to Zakynthos by ferry?

On the ferry operated by Levante Ferries, the price starts at 13.50 eur / adult one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Kyllini to Zakynthos during the low season?

During the 2026 low season (April- May & September- October), the following ferries connect Kyllini and Zakynthos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday to Saturday	7:45 AM	till 11-Apr, from 14-Apr to 30-May, from 2-Jun to 27-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	7:45 AM	from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Sunday	9:15 AM	till 5-Apr, from 19-Apr to 14-Jun, from 20-Sept to 25-Oct
Monday	9:15 AM	on 1-Jun
Wednesday	9:15 AM	on 29-Oct
Monday	10:30 AM	on 13-Apr
Tuesday	10:30 AM	on 14-Apr
Thursday	10:30 AM	on 9-Apr
Friday	10:30 AM	on 10-Apr
Saturday	10:30 AM	on 11-Apr
Daily	10:30 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Sunday	11:00 AM	on 12-Apr
Monday to Saturday	11:45 AM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 27-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	11:45 AM	from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	1:00 PM	from 9-Apr to 11-Apr
Daily	1:00 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Monday	3:15 PM	on 13-Apr
Tuesday	3:15 PM	on 14-Apr
Thursday	3:15 PM	on 9-Apr
Friday	3:15 PM	on 10-Apr
Daily	3:15 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	4:15 PM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 31-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	5:15 PM	from 9-Apr to 11-Apr
Daily	8:30 PM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 31-Oct
Daily	9::30 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	9::30 PM	from 9-Apr to 11-Apr

How many ferries per day depart from Kyllini to Zakynthos during the high season?

During the 2026 high season (June – August ), the following ferries connect Kyllini to Zakynthos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday	12:15 AM	on 25-Aug
Monday to Saturday	7:45 AM	from 2-Jun to 27-Oct
Sunday	9:15 AM	from 19-Apr to 14-Jun
Sunday	9:30 AM	from 21-Jun to 19-Jul
Monday to Saturday	10:30 AM	from 19-Jun to 23-Jul
Daily	10:30 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Daily	1:00 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Daily	3:15 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	4:15 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Sunday	7:45 PM	from 21-Jun to 19-Jul
Monday	9:15 PM	on 24-Aug
Daily	9::30 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Monday	11:30 PM	on 24-Aug

Are there any overnight journeys between Kyllini and Zakynthos ?

No, but the last ferry departs the mainland at 9:30 pm and arrives in Zakynthos at 10:45pm.

How about the ferries from Zakynthos to Kyllini ?

During the 2026 high season, the following ferries connect Zakynthos to Kyllini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday to Saturday	5:30 AM	from 2-Jun to 23-Jul
Daily	5:30 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Monday	7:30 AM	on 1-Jun
Monday to Saturday	8:00 Am	from 19-Jun to 23-Jul
Daily	8:00 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Monday to Saturday	10:30 AM	from 2-Jun to 18-Jun
Daily	10:30 AM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday	11:00 AM	from 19-Apr to 14-Jun
Monday	11:00 AM	on 1-Jun
Daily	1:00 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	2:00 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Daily	3:15 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Sunday	5:30 PM	from 21-Jun to 19-Jul
Monday	9:30 PM	on 24-Aug
Monday	10:45 PM	on 24-Aug

During the 2026 low season, the following ferries connect Zakynthos to Kyllini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday to Saturday	5:30 AM	till 11-Apr, from 14-Apr to 30-May, from 15-Spet to 27-Oct
Daily	5:30 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	5:30 AM	from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Wednesday	7:30 AM	on 28-Oct
Sunday	7:30 AM	on 5-Apr, on 19-Apr, on 20-Apr
Monday	8:00 AM	on 13-Apr
Tuesday	8:00 AM	on 14-Apr
Thursday	8:00 AM	on 9-Apr
Friday	8:00 AM	on 10-Apr
Saturday	8:00 AM	on 11-Apr
Daily	8:00 AM	from 24-Jul to 14-Sept
Sunday	9:00 AM	on 12-Apr
Monday to Saturday	9:45 AM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 27-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	9:45 AM	from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Monday to Saturday	10:30 AM	from 9-Apr to 30-May, from 15-Spet to 30-Sept
Daily	10:30 AM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday	11:00 AM	from 19-Apr to 14-Jun, from 20-Sept to 27-Sept
Monday	1:00 PM	on 13-Apr
Tuesday	1:00 PM	on 14-Apr
Thursday	1:00 PM	on 9-Apr
Friday	1:00 PM	on 10-Apr
Daily	1:00 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	2:00 PM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 31-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	3:15 PM	from 4-Apr to 11-Apr
Daily	3:15 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept
Monday	5:30 PM	on 13-Apr
Daily	6:30 PM	till 8-Apr, from 1-Oct to 31-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday	7:30 PM	from 9-Apr to 11-Apr
Daily	7:30 PM	from 13-Apr to 30-Sept

Where can I buy tickets from?

The easiest way is to get the ferry tickets online. You may also get the tickets directly from the port or from travel agencies.

If you plan to travel during the peak travel season (Easter , July & August), make sure to book the tickets in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, no matter where you get the tickets from.

Important note:

Please note that the ferry companies submit their schedules every Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine and in some cases the schedules for July & August become available on online booking sites only several days before the vessels start operating on that route.

Looking for accommodation?

Patras doesn’t get nearly as much tourist attention as it deserves — but if you’re overnighting before the drive to Kylini, the area around the waterfront and Psila Alonia square is your best bet. It’s central, walkable, and has a good range of hotels at every price point. For something more upscale, the hotels along the seafront promenade give you a proper send-off before you hit the road.

>> book your accommodation in Patras

Zakynthos Town is the natural base — it’s where most services are, the waterfront is lively, and you’re well-placed to get around the island. For something quieter, the villages around Alykes and Tsilivi on the northeast coast offer a more relaxed holiday feel with easy beach access. If it’s luxury you’re after, the clifftop hotels around Porto Zoro and the southeast coast deliver the kind of views that make the price tag easier to swallow.

>> book your accommodation in Zakynthos

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This article was first written in June 2022 & updated as of April 2026.