Kyllini is one of the largest ports in Greece. From Kyllini there are daily ferries to Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Ithaca.
The port of Kyllini is the main gateway to the Ionian Sea from the Peloponnese and eastern Greece. The port has a large jetty from where at least three passenger ships depart for the Ionian Islands.
The berths for the ships to Zakynthos and Kefalonia are very close to the city center and you can reach them on foot.
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The city center is within walking distance of the port. In close proximity to the departure pier you will find useful services, such as the ticket offices located right at the entrance of the port, just after the main gate.
For example, a short distance from the port you will find:
The Port Authority
Ferry ticket offices
The KTEL station
Super Market
Also, near the port there are cafes, taverns and restaurants to get everything you need.
By booking ferry tickets from Kyllini at Ferrycenter, you will receive instructions for collecting your tickets in your email.
Access to the port of Kyllini
You can easily reach Kyllini from Athens and Patras by car or KTEL. The buses from Athens to Kyllini (KTEL Prefecture of Ilia) depart from Kifissos station.
The distance between Athens and Kyllini is about 280 kilometers and the journey takes a little more than 3 hours.
The distance from Patras to Kyllini is about 74 kilometers and the journey time is about 1 hour.
Ferry routes from the port of Kyllini
From Kyllini you can travel to the Ionian Islands. The ferry routes operate mainly in Kefalonia and Zakynthos. In the summer months there are also ferry routes to Ithaca
Ferry routes from Kyllini to Zakynthos
The port of Kyllini is connected daily with Zakynthos. During the summer, the itineraries increase. The duration of the Kyllini – Zakynthos trip is approximately 1 hour.
Ferry routes from Kyllini to Kefalonia
There are daily boat departures for Kefalonia. The Kyllini – Poros journey takes about 1.5 hours, while the Kyllini – Sami route takes about 2.5 hours.
Ferry routes from Kyllini to Ithaca
With daily routes it connects to Ithaca during the summer months. The average journey time is about 2 hours.
Beaches in Kyllini
Most of the beaches of Ilia are famous for their golden sands. The nearest beaches are the following:
- Bear
- Baths of Kyllini
- Glyph
- Kyllini Castle Beach
- Bartholomew
There are also thermal baths near Kyllini. The baths of Kyllini are located in a forest, about 10 km from the port.
Sights of Kyllini
Explore the area’s beautiful beaches and archaeological sites. We suggest you visit during your holidays in Kyllini:
- Ancient Olympia
- Chlemoutsi Castle
- The Thermal Baths of Caiaphas
- The waterfalls of Neda
- Andritsaina
- The Temple of Epicurean Apollo
- Information about Kyllini
Kyllini has tourism development and offers several infrastructures for visitors. In the city you will find everything you need for your stay and vacation. Most of the shops, supermarkets, taverns, restaurants and shops are gathered around the main promenade.
Some useful phone numbers are:
Kyllini Port Authority: 2623092211
Ticket offices: 2623092080, 92100, 92488
Municipality of Kastro: 2623092661
Amaliadas Prefectural Hospital: 2622024351
Regional Clinic: 2623092222
KTEL Ilia: 2105124910
Kyllini Police: 2623092202
Thermal baths: 2623096264
Chlemoutsi Castle, illuminated, evening, sky, lights, houses, settlement, Peloponnese
