Athens or Patra to Kyllini

When planning the mainland connection to Kyllini for Kefalonia, start with KTEL Kefalonia’s own Athens–Patra routes page. Its published service list includes Athens–Kyllini–Poros–Argostoli and Patra–Kyllini–Poros–Argostoli. The same page also lists journeys through Sami, so read the full corridor instead of selecting by final town alone.

Check the current timetable period

At this guide’s check on 2026-10-29, the KTEL page displayed a timetable period ending on 31 October 2026. That is evidence for the listed corridor, not confirmation of the same bus schedule after that date. Look for the period covering your actual journey and contact KTEL if a later timetable has not appeared. We do not copy bus departure times here.

Questions to settle with KTEL

• Does the journey on your chosen date go through Kyllini and Poros, or through Patra and Sami?
• Where exactly should you board in Athens or Patra, and where should you wait at Kyllini?
• Does your quoted ticket cover the coach only, the ferry too, or any onward segment?
• What should you do if the ferry or road connection is disrupted?
• What arrangements apply to luggage, pets or assistance?

These are planning questions, not claims that a particular ticket or connection includes those services. Ask KTEL to confirm your own booking details.

Two checks, not one

Read the ferry timetable as well as the coach timetable. A route appearing on both websites is not a guarantee of a connection for every departure. If you arrange a separate car or transfer, give the provider the port name on your ferry ticket and request current arrival advice from the operator; this guide does not quote road journey times or transfer prices.

KTEL Kefalonia: +30 26710 22281 · info@ktelkefalonias.gr.

Sources: KTEL Kefalonia: Athens and Patra routes · Levante Ferries: Kyllini–Poros, Kefalonia timetable