Travel from Kyllini to Zakynthos and Poros, Kefalonia, or from Patras via Sami to Pisaetos, Ithaca, on Levante Ferries’ conventional passenger and vehicle ferries.
Choose the mainland and island ports, travel date and vehicle details to compare current sailings.
Published frequencies vary by date. Ship assignments can also change between Fior di Levante, Mare di Levante, Andreas Kalvos, Kefalonia and Smyrna di Levante.
Levante Ferries operates scheduled passenger and vehicle ferries in western Greece. Its current 2026 timetable pages centre on three principal corridors: Kyllini–Zakynthos, Kyllini–Poros on Kefalonia, and Patras–Sami on Kefalonia–Pisaetos on Ithaca.
The route pages name five ships that can operate these services alternately: Fior di Levante, Mare di Levante, Andreas Kalvos, Kefalonia and Smyrna di Levante. That rotating deployment matters because seating, Wi-Fi, cabins, lifts and other facilities are vessel-specific.
Levante Ferries also supports direct e-ticket boarding and carries a wide range of vehicles. Cars, motorcycles, campers, trucks, minibuses and pick-ups all appear in the current fare tables, making the network particularly useful for island road trips and local freight as well as foot-passenger travel.
Route accuracy: Current Kyllini–Kefalonia sailings use Poros, not Argostoli. FerryEU follows the operator’s dated timetable pages rather than older illustrative route maps.
The three cards below reflect the core current summer network. Frequency changes during September and October, so use the dated timetable for the journey you intend to make.
This is Levante Ferries’ highest-frequency summer corridor. The current timetable publishes six sailings in each direction on a normal day through 14 September, before reducing frequency later in the season.
The Kyllini–Poros route is the main direct link from the western Peloponnese to south-east Kefalonia. Four daily departures in each direction are published through September, with a reduced October programme.
The published summer timetable links Patras with Sami on Kefalonia and continues to Pisaetos on Ithaca. Additional Sami–Pisaetos sectors provide short inter-island connections around the through sailing.
This schematic summarises the three representative current route groups described above. It is not a complete network map or timetable; the live operator booking result is definitive.
For planning with Levante Ferries, use the map to compare the representative route groups above, including Kyllini–Zakynthos, Kyllini–Poros, Patras–Pisaetos, Ithaca. It is most useful for judging which departure or arrival point best fits the rest of the journey rather than as a substitute for the live timetable.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Levante Ferries sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
The operator also published selected Poros–Pisaetos services earlier in 2026. That timetable-dependent link is not shown as a core current summer corridor.
Levante Ferries serves two different ports on Kefalonia, so the mainland departure point changes where you arrive on the island.
Zakynthos Town is linked directly with Kyllini throughout the current timetable. The port is the natural gateway for island road trips, resorts and the south-western Ionian coast.
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Kyllini serves both Zakynthos and Poros on Kefalonia. Poros sits on Kefalonia’s south-east coast and is the correct arrival port for the current Kyllini–Kefalonia service.
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Patras connects with Sami on Kefalonia and Pisaetos on Ithaca. The corridor suits travellers approaching from northern or central Greece and creates a direct link between the two islands.
Browse Greece travel ideasKyllini sailings arrive at Poros ; Patras sailings use Sami . Check the correct island port before arranging a rental car, accommodation or onward transfer.
Most Levante Ferries journeys are conventional day crossings with lounge or air-seat accommodation. Smyrna di Levante is the notable fleet member with a substantial cabin and suite inventory.
Vehicle space and popular Ionian summer departures can fill early. Reserve ahead when your timing matters and confirm the exact island port before travel.
Facilities differ between the five vessels named on current timetables, so use the assigned ship rather than assuming every sailing offers the same amenities.
Ship pages list indoor bars and, on selected vessels, open-deck bar or barbecue facilities.
Air-conditioned lounges and air seats form the main accommodation on the shorter conventional crossings.
Fior di Levante, Kefalonia and Smyrna di Levante list onboard shopping among their amenities.
Connectivity is vessel-specific. Some fleet pages list Wi-Fi, while others do not, so check the assigned ship.
Fior di Levante lists a children’s playroom, while family facilities on other vessels can be more limited.
Escalators, lifts and disability-support features are available on selected vessels, including Fior and Smyrna di Levante.
Images in this section are from FerryEU’s general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types; confirm the facilities on the vessel assigned to your sailing.
Levante Ferries combines passenger transport with significant vehicle and freight capacity. Book the correct vehicle category and notify the company in advance when assistance is required.
Cars and campers are published fare categories on the current Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Ithaca routes. Vehicle size and type must match the booking.
Motorcycles, trucks, minibuses and pick-ups are also carried, with larger vehicles priced according to category or length.
Ship pages list kennels and designated pet areas. Confirm current animal-travel requirements and the assigned vessel before departure.
Selected ships include lifts or disability-support features. The operator’s terms ask passengers needing assistance to give at least 48 hours’ notice.
Levante Ferries supports direct e-ticket boarding, but the formal terms still set arrival requirements for passengers and vehicles.
Remember that Kyllini–Kefalonia uses Poros, while Patras–Kefalonia uses Sami. Enter the correct vehicle type and size.
Each passenger, vehicle and travel sector has its own ticket. Save them to the phone or print them before leaving for the port.
The company’s formal terms set a 30-minute passenger arrival requirement.
This is the formal terms requirement and is the safer rule to use during busy summer periods.
The e-ticket guidance requires an ID card, passport or driving licence that supports the passenger details on the ticket.
Start with the island port, not just the island name. Kefalonia has two different Levante Ferries gateways: Poros from Kyllini and Sami from Patras. Picking the wrong one can add substantial driving on the island.
Then compare departure time and ship. The main routes rotate across several ferries, so lounge layout, Wi-Fi, lifts, cabin availability and vehicle capacity can vary even when the ports are the same.
Finally check the seasonal timetable. Zakynthos and Poros have frequent summer departures, while the Patras–Sami–Ithaca and Poros–Ithaca patterns are more date-sensitive.
The core current routes are Kyllini–Zakynthos, Kyllini–Poros on Kefalonia, and Patras–Sami on Kefalonia–Pisaetos on Ithaca. The operator also has a Poros–Pisaetos route page for selected 2026 dates, so always check the live timetable for the travel date.
The Kyllini service uses Poros on the south-east coast of Kefalonia. Older or illustrative maps that show Argostoli for this route should not be used for current planning.
For 24 July to 14 September 2026 the published timetable shows six departures in each direction on a normal day, with special extra sailings on some dates. Frequency reduces later in September and October.
Yes. Current fare tables include cars, motorcycles, campers, trucks, minibuses and pick-ups. Vehicle type and size must be booked correctly, and the formal terms require vehicles to be in the waiting area one hour before departure.
Yes. Tickets bought through the Levante Ferries website can be downloaded to a phone or printed and shown directly for boarding, without collecting another ticket at the port office.
Levante Ferries terms state that passengers should arrive at the ship 30 minutes before departure and vehicles should be in the vehicle waiting area one hour before departure. Busy travel days justify allowing additional time.
Levante Ferries ship pages list kennels or designated pet areas on multiple vessels. Pet facilities are vessel-specific, so confirm the assigned ship and current pet conditions when booking.
Several Levante Ferries vessels list disability-support features, lifts or escalators. The company terms ask passengers who need assistance to notify the ticket issuer or company at least 48 hours before help is required.
Current 2026 route pages name Fior di Levante, Mare di Levante, Andreas Kalvos, Kefalonia and Smyrna di Levante as ships that can operate the main routes alternately. The fleet page also lists Contessa di Levante, but its deployment description is not current enough to assume a particular sailing.
An official 2026 route page published Poros–Pisaetos, Ithaca sailings for selected dates from 9 January to 6 March 2026. It is not shown as a core current summer corridor, so check the live timetable before relying on it.
Check current routes, vehicle space, assigned ship and e-ticket options for your travel date.
Kyllini & Patras
Frequent 2026 sailings
Zakynthos, Kefalonia & Ithaca
