Ferry from Kyllini to Zakynthos

Traveling from Athens to Zante is easy, comfortable and you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to the available discounts. The ferry company offers discounts up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

The trip to Zante is quite short, so there are no cabins or numbered seats on the ferries operating on this route.

Luggage

Ferry companies, like Levante Ferries, are usually quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry from Kyllini to Zante.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: we recommend that you don’t carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Zante from Kyllini. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Athens to Zante:

• Buses from Athens to Kyllini depart daily from Kifissos intercity bus station (KTEL Kifissou) in Athens. To reach the port of Kyllini you need to book a ticket for the Athens - Amaliada bus route and get off at Lechena.
• The port of Kyllini is quite small and easy to get around. Make sure you arrive at the port at least 45 min before departure to avoid delays.
• Bear in mind that there is no free parking at the port of Kyllini, so you need to account for some extra time to find a secure parking space.
• Zante belongs to the Ionian Islands and is an ideal starting point for island hopping. Check out our Map of ferries to see all available ferry connections between Zante and Ithaca, Corfu and Kefalonia.

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Zante

The port of Kyllini is on the northwestern part of the Peloponnese, approximately 280 km from Athens and 74 km from Patras.

You can easily get from Athens to Kyllini by car or bus (KTEL). The journey duration from Athens to Kyllini is approximately 3.5 hr.