There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Kefalonia by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, bus and ferry, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Milan Linate to Kefallinia
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Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Kefallinia (EFL)
Cheapest option
Fly Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos, car ferry
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Zakinthos (ZTH)
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Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
7 alternative options
Fly Milan Malpensa to Kefallinia
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Kefallinia (EFL)
Fly Milan Bergamo to Kefallinia
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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Kefallinia (EFL)
Train to Genoa, fly to Kefallinia
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
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Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Kefallinia (EFL)
Train, ferry, bus and ferry
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
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Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to Patras
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Take the bus and ferry from Patra Harbor to Lixouri
Train, car ferry, bus and ferry
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Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Brindisi
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Take the car ferry from Brindisi to Patras
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Take the bus and ferry from Patra Harbor to Sami
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
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Take the bus from Milano to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
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Take the bus and ferry from Thessaloniki to Zakynthos
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Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Milan to Nydri
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Take the car ferry from Nydri to Fiskardo
Milan Linate (LIN) to Kefallinia (EFL) flights
The flight time between Milan Linate (LIN) and Kefallinia (EFL) is around 6h 5m and covers a distance of around 1236 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 11m. Services are operated by Alitalia, FlexFlight ApS, Blue Air and others. Typically 23 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kefalonia is 210 521 2054.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kefalonia is mandatory.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Kefalonia is to train and fly which costs €85 - €260 and takes 7h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Kefalonia is to fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 4h 42m.
The distance between Milan and Kefalonia is 1241 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Kefalonia without a car is to train and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 30h 58m and costs €150 - €420.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Milan to Kefalonia, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Milan Linate Airport to Kefallinia Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Kefalonia is 1h ahead of Milan. It is currently 11:41 in Milan and 12:41 in Kefalonia.
FlexFlight ApS, Blue Air, easyJet and two other airlines offer flights from Milan Linate Airport to Kefallinia Airport.
There are 1822+ hotels available in Kefalonia. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Linate Airport is to line 73 bus which takes 20 min and costs €1 - €3.
- Distance: 1241.3 km
- Duration: 5h 45m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Kefalonia, Greece?
Alitalia, FlexFlight ApS and five other airlines fly from Milan to Kefalonia 3 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €500
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Kefallinia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Kefallinia via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €750
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via Cagliari, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €750
Flights from Genoa to Kefallinia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Kefallinia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €700
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €700
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €650
- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €650
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Kefallinia via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2100
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Genoa to Kefallinia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa to Kefallinia via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €850
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zakinthos via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €850
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €26
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €23 - €26
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €19 - €27
- Base Premium
- €23 - €35
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €190
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €65 - €90
- Base Standard
- €110 - €150
- Base Premium
- €130 - €190
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Genova Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
- Phone
- +30 26710 22281
- info@ktelkefalonias.gr
- Website
- ktelkefalonias.gr
Bus and ferry from Patra Harbor to Lixouri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Schedules at
- ktelkefalonias.gr
Bus and ferry from Patra Harbor to Sami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Schedules at
- ktelkefalonias.gr
- Phone
- 2310-241545
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Schedules at
- crazyholidays.gr
- Phone
- 302695022255
- info@ktel-zakynthos.gr
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Bus and ferry from Thessaloniki to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Schedules at
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
- Phone
- +30 26740-22111
- ionionplines@gmail.com
- Website
- ionionpelagos.com
Car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €10
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
Car ferry from Nydri to Fiskardo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
- Phone
- +30 210 8919700
- superfast@superfast.com
- Website
- superfast.com
Ferry from Ancona M.Ma to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €260
- Website
- Superfast ferries
- Deck
- €85
- Aircraft-type seats
- €100
- 2 bed inside cabin
- €258
- 3 bed outside cabin
- €220 - €260
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Brindisi to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €80
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
- Phone
- +30 26450 93278
- dionitravel@gmail.com
- Website
- westferry.gr
Car ferry from Nydri to Fiskardo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €40
- Website
- West Ferry
- Passenger
- €10
- Vehicle
- €38
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