Athens is ~290 km from Kyllini, about 3–3.5 hours by car via Patras and the Olympia Odos (tolled). Ideal after the ferry from Zakynthos/Kefalonia: a pre-booked private transfer to Athens or the airport from €220, with a driver who waits at the port.
Kyllini is the main gateway to the Ionian — ferries to Zakynthos and Kefalonia leave from here. If you arrive by ferry and continue to Athens or the airport, here's how the onward trip works.
Kyllini → Athens: options
| Option | Time | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Transfer | ~3.5 hours | From €220, fixed | After the ferry, airport |
| Car | ~3.5 hours | Fuel + tolls | Flexibility |
| KTEL bus | variable | € low | Budget travel |
Scoot Transfer
From Kyllini port to Athens or the airport, fixed price from €220, with a driver who waits.
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The distance is about 290 km and the time roughly 3 – 3.5 hours by car, via Patras and the Olympia Odos motorway (tolled).
Options: how to get there
Pre-booked private transfer
The most comfortable option when you step off the ferry with luggage: your driver waits at the port and takes you straight to Athens or Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), at a fixed price from €220. See Scoot Transfer.
By car
If you have your own or rent one, the route via the Olympia Odos is simple and fast.
Bus (KTEL)
There is an intercity connection, usually with a change in Patras — cheap but with waits, and less convenient with luggage after a journey.
Handy for travellers from the Ionian
If you're flying out of Athens the same day, a pre-booked transfer with a fixed pickup time keeps your flight safe, with schedule tracking.
Frequently asked questions
About 290 km, i.e. 3 to 3.5 hours by car, via Patras and the Olympia Odos motorway (tolled).
Scoot's pre-booked private transfer to Athens or the airport starts from €220 with a fixed, door-to-door price.
Yes. Your driver picks you up at the port after the ferry arrives and takes you straight to your destination.
With a pre-booked transfer and a fixed pickup time, the ride is planned around your flight; allow ~3.5 hours for the drive.