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 12.50 eur / adult one way.

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

During the 2023 low season (September- October), the following ferries connect Kyllini and Zakynthos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	7:45 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Daily exept Sunday	7:45 AM	from Sept-9 to Oct-27
Monday, Tuesday	7:45 AM	from Oct-30 to Oct-31
Saturday	9:15 AM	on Oct-28
Sunday	9:15 AM	from Spet-17 to Oct-29
Daily	10:30 AM	from Jul-17 to Sept-11
Daily except Sunday	12:30 PM	from Oct-2 to Oct-27
Monday, Tuesday	12:30 PM	from Oct-30 to Oct-31
Daily	1:00 PM	till Sept-11
Daily except Sunday	1:00 PM	from Sept-12 to Sept-30
Saturday	1:00 PM	on Oct-28
Sunday	1:00 PM	from Oct-1 to Oct-29
Daily	3:15 PM	till Sept-11
Daily	5:00 PM	from Oct-1 to Oct-31
Daily	5:15 PM	till Sept-30
Sunday	7:30 PM	from Sept-17 to Sept-24
Daily	9:00 PM	from Oct-1 to Oct-31
Daily	9:30 PM	from Aug-25 to Sept-30

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

During the 2023 high season (July – August ), the following ferries connect Kyllini to Zakynthos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily except Sunday	7:45 AM	till Jul-13
Daily	7:45 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Sunday	9:30 AM	till Jul-9
Daily except Sunday	10:30 AM	till Jul-13
Daily	10:30 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Daily	1:00 PM	till Sept-11
Daily	3:15 PM	till Sept-11
Daily	5:15 PM	till Sept-30
Sunday	7:45 PM	till Jul-9
Thursday	9:00 PM	on Aug-24
Daily	9:30 PM	till Aug-23, from Aug-25 to Spet-30

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 2023 high season, the following ferries connect Zakynthos to Kyllini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily except Sunday	5:30 AM	till Jul-13
Daily	5:30 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Sunday	7:30 AM	till Jul-9
Daily except Sunday	8:00 AM	till Jul-13
Daily	8:00 AM	from Jul-14 to Spet-11
Daily	10:30 AM	till Sept-11
Daily	11:00 PM	till Sept-11
Daily	3:15 PM	till Sept-30
Sunday	5:30 PM	till Jul-9
Daily	7:30 PM	till Sept-30

During the 2023 low season, the following ferries connect Zakynthos to Kyllini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	5:30 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Daily except Sunday	5:30 AM	from Sept-12 to Oct-27
Monday, Tuesday	5:30 AM	from Oct-30 to Oct-31
Saturday	7:30 AM	on Oct-28
Sunday	7:30 AM	from Sept-17 to Oct-29
Daily	8:00 AM	from Jul-14 to Sept-11
Daily except Sunday	10:15 AM	from Oct-2 to Oct-27
Daily	10:30 AM	till Sept-11
Daily except Sundays	10:30 AM	from Sept-12 to Sept-30
Monday, Tuesday	11:00 AM	from Oct-1 to Oct-29
Saturday	11:00 AM	on Oct-28
Daily	1:00 PM	till Sept-11
Daily except Sundays	2:45 PM	from Oct-2 to Oct-27
Monday, Tuesday	2:45 PM	from Oct-30 to Oct-31
Saturday	3:00 PM	on Oct-28
Sunday	3:00 PM	from Oct-1 to Oct-29
Daily	3:15 PM	till Sept-30
Sunday	5:30 PM	from Sept-17 to Sept-24
Daily	7:00 PM	from Oct-1 to Oct-31
Daily	7:30 PM	till Sept-30

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.

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This article was first written in June 2022 & updated as of July 2023.