Plan your Sami, Kefalonia to Patras ferry journey with departure-port guidance, operator information and onward travel from Patras. Compare sailings and fares for your travel dates.
Choose Greece as your place of departure, then select Sami, Kefalonia - Patras. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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The Sami, Kefalonia to Patras crossing connects Sami, Kefalonia and Patras in Greece.
For a departure from Sami, Kefalonia, start by locating the ferry terminal and checking how to reach the correct boarding point. Sami is on Kefalonia’s east coast, facing Ithaca. The ferry quay is within the waterfront town, with cafés, accommodation, taxis and vehicle hire nearby.
On the other side of the crossing, Patras is your arrival port. Central Patras is walkable, with buses, local rail and taxis useful for the port, suburbs and wider western Greece.
Compare the Sami, Kefalonia departure and Patras arrival on the same dated itinerary. Sailing times and intermediate calls can differ between directions, so use the Sami, Kefalonia to Patras result when planning your trip rather than assuming the outward timetable applies in reverse.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Patras may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Patras to Sami, Kefalonia ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
Levante FerriesLevante Ferries is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Sami, Kefalonia to Patras direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Sami, Kefalonia, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Sami is on Kefalonia’s east coast, facing Ithaca. The ferry quay is within the waterfront town, with cafés, accommodation, taxis and vehicle hire nearby.
For your Sami, Kefalonia to Patras sailing, arrange your journey to Sami, Kefalonia around the check-in deadline. The ferry may use a different entrance or terminal from other services at the same harbour. Check the boarding instructions before booking a connecting train, bus or taxi.
Patras is Greece’s principal western ferry gateway and the country’s third-largest city, facing the Gulf of Patras toward the Ionian Sea. Many travellers pass through en route between Greece and Italy, but the city has enough history and local character to reward a stop.
After the ferry reaches Patras, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
Private cabins are not a feature to assume on these short-to-medium island crossings. Plan around the seating and passenger spaces explicitly shown for the selected ferry.
Large conventional ferries normally provide café, bar or restaurant options, but the exact outlets depend on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Pet accommodation and designated areas depend on the vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check the current documentation and onboard rules.
Compare the seating or cabin options offered on your chosen sailing. Check what is included in the fare and book the accommodation you need before travel.
For your Sami, Kefalonia to Patras sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Sami, Kefalonia.
Use the terminal named on the Sami, Kefalonia booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or railway station may be some distance from check-in.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Central Patras is walkable, with buses, local rail and taxis useful for the port, suburbs and wider western Greece.
The main squares, shopping streets, St Andrew Cathedral and much of the waterfront are manageable on foot.
A car is particularly useful for Olympia, mountain areas and longer Peloponnese itineraries after arriving by ferry.
For an onward connection from Patras, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore PatrasSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
Return journey: Patras to Sami, Kefalonia · Browse all ferry routes
Check the sailing time shown for your selected Sami, Kefalonia to Patras departure. A timetable for the opposite direction may have different calls, departure patterns or overnight timings. Allow additional time at both ports for check-in, boarding and disembarkation.
FerryEU’s guide to this crossing lists Levante Ferries. Search the Sami, Kefalonia to Patras direction and your travel date to confirm which operators and departures are available.
Sami is on Kefalonia’s east coast, facing Ithaca. The ferry quay is within the waterfront town, with cafés, accommodation, taxis and vehicle hire nearby. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Sami, Kefalonia to Patras departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Patras. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Central Patras is walkable, with buses, local rail and taxis useful for the port, suburbs and wider western Greece. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Patras to Sami, Kefalonia guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Sami, Kefalonia, arrival in Patras and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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