Kyllini to Zakynthos by ferry

Zakynthos (Zante) is reached from mainland Greece by ferry from Kyllini, a port on the north-west coast of the Peloponnese. Levante Ferries runs the crossing to Zakynthos town every day, all year, and KTEL Zakynthos runs a through bus from Athens that uses it. This site puts the airport and bus links, the ferry, both ports and the first steps on the island in one place, using official sources only.

1. Stop 1Athens / AirportX93 bus to Kifissos bus stationBus or car
2. Stop 2Kyllini portnorth-west Peloponnese (Ilia)KTEL bus or drive
3. Stop 3Levante ferryKyllini to Zakynthos town portFerry
4. Stop 4On Zakynthostown, island buses, airportExplore

The route in brief

• From Athens Airport: the X93 express bus goes to Kifissos Intercity Bus Station, where the KTEL Zakynthos bus starts.
• Bus or car to Kyllini: the KTEL bus continues onto the ferry; its fare does not include the crossing. Drivers take the motorway towards Patras.
• Ferry: Levante Ferries, Kyllini to Zakynthos town port. E-tickets work straight at the ship.
• On Zakynthos: Zakynthos town, KTEL island buses and the airport bus.

We do not publish sailing times or fares. They change with the season and the weather; check Levante Ferries and KTEL before you travel.