Ferry Kilini-Zakynthos

Discover the best ferries from Kilini to Zakynthos, travel tips, prices and much more. Here we go!

In brief, traveling from Kilini to Zakynthos is very easy!
- The two islands are connected by ferry daily throughout the year.
- The route is operated by conventional ferries.
- A one-way ticket costs '13.5' 'EUR' (13.5 euros).

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The Kefalonia ferry leaving Kilini Port

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The route from Kilini to Zakynthos is operated on a daily basis throughout the year.
During the high season, there may be up to 7 connections per day.
The first ferry departs from Kilini Port at 07:45 and the last at 21:30.

The ferry Fior di Levante

The route from Kilini to Zakynthos is served exclusively by conventional ferries.
Conventional ferries are large vessels with deck seats and indoor lounges. Moreover, they have spacious garages, capable of transporting a great number of vehicles, as well as snack bars and designated areas for pets. Their size usually prevents them from being affected by bad weather conditions.

The distance between Kilini and Zakynthos is 15 nautical miles (17.5 miles or 28 kilometers).
The duration of the trip is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Tickets cost '13.5' 'EUR' (13.5 euros).
Some categories of passengers, including students, ISIC card holders, children under the age of 10 and disabled passengers may be eligible for ticket discounts of up to 45%, while babies and children up to the age of 5 can travel for free.

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The conventional ferries serving this route offer only standard/economy seats. They are situated on deck or in internal lounges and they are not numbered, so your ticket does not correspond to a specific seat. Therefore, in order to get a comfortable one, you need to board the ferry as soon as possible, and you will have to keep an eye on your seat for the entire duration of the journey.

The port of Kilini

All ferries depart from Kilini Port, a harbor on the western coast of the Peloponnese. The port is relatively small, so spotting your ferry is fairly easy.

Ferries arrive at the main port of Zakynthos, located right in Zakynthos Town, the island's main city.

The high number of people traveling to and from the Ionian islands from Kilini port may cause traffic in the summer months. Therefore, being there at least 1 hour before the official departure time is strongly recommended.

Luggage policies in Greek ferries are quite flexible.
Most companies allow 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters of luggage per passenger and provide a luggage storage area on each ferry. If you wish, though, you can take your luggage with you to the lounges or the deck (if available).
It is highly recommended that you leave bulky suitcases in the designated area and take only your personal belongings (wallet, keys, mobile phone, etc.) with you upstairs.

To take your car or motorbike with you to Zakynthos, you need to purchase a vehicle ticket.
Drivers should be at the port 1 to 1.5 hours before the official departure time.
For safety reasons, entrance to the garage is not allowed during the crossing.
Note: Many car rental companies do not allow customers to ferry their vehicles. We recommend avoiding purchasing a vehicle ticket before contacting your car rental company.

Zakynthos has an international airport receiving direct flights both from Athens and from other airports in Greece and Europe. However, compared to ferry tickets, airplane tickets tend to be more expensive. The only way to get to Zakynthos from mainland Greece is through the port of Kilini. Moreover, you can reach Zakynthos by ferry from the beautiful island of Kefalonia, which also boasts an international airport, but only during the high season.

Shipwreck Beach (Navagio) in Zakynthos

Boasting a mesmerizing natural landscape and magical beaches, Zakynthos is one of the most exotic Greek islands. The island’s trademark is, without a doubt, the stunning Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach, which has fantastic turquoise waters and is surrounded by dramatic cliffs. Check out the best things to see and do there in our mini-guide for Zakynthos.