There are many ways to travel to and around Kefalonia. Here is the most current information to guide you in your travels in Kefalonia.
Kefalonia Airport - EFL
Kefalonia's brand new airport (2020) will enhance your travel to and from the island. To see all airlines, facilities and transport and travel information for Kefalonia airport (EFL) follow the link: Kefalonia Airport EFL.
Local Bus service- Kefalonia
The local bus service for kefalonia is KTEL. The main bus stations are in Argostoli, Lixouri, Sami and Poros. This bus service also can take you from these stations to Athens and Patra.
Visit the website for current routes and timetables: KTEL Kefalonias
Kefalonia Taxi service
How can I order a taxi in Kefalonia?
Taxi ranks can be found at Kefalonia airport, Argostoli (off the main square & by the ferry port), Lixouri (by the main square), Sami, Fiskardo (by harbour).
Taxi numbers:
Kefalonia Airport: (0030) 698 674 2385 https://kefaloniataxis.com/
Argostoli: (0030) 26710 22700 http://www.radiotaxikefalonia.gr/
Lixouri: (0030) 26710 95700
Sami: (0030) 26740 22308
Skala: (0030) 694 347 6354 https://taxi-skalakefalonia.com/
Fiskardo: (0030) 6984366800 https://fiscardo.com/taxis/
Tip: If you need a taxi at anytime just ask a local taverna, bar or shop owner to call one for you.
Lixouri - Argostoli ferry
Lixouri - Argostoli ferry
From the port of Lixouri to the port of Argostoli
Ferries run every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes in the summer and every 30 minutes to an hour in the winter. The journey takes 20 -25 minutes. Tickets are purchased on the ferry.
Prices: €2.60 per person & €4.00 for a car & driver
For an up to date timetable and any cancellations due to weather check the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Ionian-SEA-Ferries-630640040335897/
LIXOURI - ARGOSTOLI SEA BUS - (Passenger only)
From Lixouri harbour front to Argostoli habour front (close to Argostoli main square and shopping district)
Ferries run every hour in the summer. The journey takes 10 - 15 minutes. Tickets are purchased on the Sea bus.
Prices: €2.60 per person
For an up to date timetable and any cancellations due to weather check the following link:
Ferry Services to and from Kefalonia
SAMI - PATRA (MAINLAND GREECE) FERRY
Phone: (0030) 2109 499400. https://www.levanteferries.com/en/routes/patra-sami-ithaki/
SAMI - ITHAKA FERRY
Phone: (0030) 2109 499400. https://www.levanteferries.com/en/routes/patra-sami-ithaki/
KILLINI (POROS) - PATRA (MAINLAND GREECE) FERRY
Phone: (0030) 2109 499400. https://www.levanteferries.com/en/routes/kyllini-poros/
PESSADA - ZAKYNTHOS FERRY
Phone: (0030) 26740 22111 http://ionionpelagos.com/en/content/112
Car Hire Kefalonia
Car hire can be arrange for collection from the airport to save on taxi fares. There are many reputable car hire companies in Kefalonia. Here are a couple of links that have bases all over the island including the airport, Lixouri and Skala.
Mercury Car Rental: (0030) 2671 029500 https://el-gr.facebook.com/mercurycarskefalonia
Ace Rent a Car: (0030) 26711 05001 https://acerentacarkefalonia.com/
Greekstones Car Rental: (0030) 26710 42201 https://greekstones-rentacar.com/