Compare Pesada, Kefalonia to Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos ferry tickets, current sailing options, vehicle choices and practical Ionian Islands travel guidance.
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Pesada, Kefalonia–Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos is a direct seasonal link between the two Ionian islands. The current 2026 timetable lists departures from Pesada at 07:30 and 18:00 and returns from Agios Nikolaos at 09:45 and 19:45. Published Ioniansea Ferries and Ionion P. Lines pages differ on the named vessel, so confirm the assigned ferry for your travel date. Use about 1 hour 45 minutes as a planning benchmark and recheck the dated timetable before travel.
Ioniansea Ferries provides the operator coverage used for this guide. Foot passengers and booked vehicles are carried, while passenger spaces, accessibility arrangements and pet facilities depend on the vessel. Compare the current conditions before paying.
Agios Nikolaos Ferry Port is a small harbour on the north-east coast of Zakynthos, well away from Zakynthos Town. It is useful for travellers moving directly between Kefalonia and Zakynthos by car. Arrange onward road transport before arrival and leave a sensible margin for any separately booked connection.
Even on Pesada, Kefalonia to Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, fares and vessel assignments can vary by departure, so compare the live options rather than relying only on a typical journey time.
For Pesada, Kefalonia to Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos, the advertised crossing time is only one part of the journey. Allow for port access, check-in, boarding and disembarkation when deciding which departure best fits the day.
Compare the exact vessel, journey time, vehicle capacity and boarding instructions before choosing your sailing.
Ioniansea Ferries
Route planning time: about 1h 45m
Ioniansea Ferries operates the seasonal Pesada–Agios Nikolaos passenger-and-vehicle link between Kefalonia and Zakynthos. Confirm the live sailing, vessel, vehicle space and boarding instructions for your date.
Check the current ticket for the correct gate, terminal instructions and operator check-in deadline before travelling.
Pesada is a small south-coast harbour used for the seasonal direct ferry to northern Zakynthos. Facilities are limited compared with Kefalonia’s larger ports, so organise road transport and arrive prepared.
Agios Nikolaos is a small harbour on the north-east coast of Zakynthos, far from Zakynthos Town. It is especially useful for travellers moving directly between the two Ionian islands by car.
These Ionian routes use conventional ferry services. Compare the exact seating, food service, deck areas, accessibility and vehicle facilities for your selected vessel.
Private cabins are not a feature to assume on these short-to-medium island crossings. Plan around the seating and passenger spaces explicitly shown for the selected ferry.
Large conventional ferries normally provide café, bar or restaurant options, but the exact outlets depend on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Passenger-and-vehicle ferries serve this route. Enter the correct vehicle category and dimensions, and book early for busy summer departures.
Pet accommodation and designated areas depend on the vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check the current documentation and onboard rules.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and current operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, vehicle carriage and pet arrangements.
This is a domestic Greek ferry route, but passengers still need accurate booking details and accepted identification. Vehicle travellers should carry normal registration and insurance documents, while passengers using reserved seating or cabins should confirm their accommodation and boarding instructions before reaching the departure port.
Use the same passenger name as your accepted identification and keep the document ready with the e-ticket.
Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and carry normal registration and insurance documents when travelling with a car or motorcycle.
Allow time to find the correct berth, load vehicles if applicable and settle into the assigned seat or cabin before departure.
Agios Nikolaos is a small harbour on the north-east coast of Zakynthos, far from Zakynthos Town. It is especially useful for travellers moving directly between the two Ionian islands by car.
Agios Nikolaos, Zakynthos can be the end of the trip or a stepping-stone in an Ionian island itinerary. Check the exact port for the next ferry and leave a sensible margin if you are combining independently booked sailings.
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The planning time used for this guide is about 1h 45m. Exact journey time can change by timetable period, vessel and intermediate calls.
Ioniansea Ferries is the operator coverage used for this current FerryEU guide. Always verify the live sailing because seasonal Ionian routes can change by date.
Current 2026 information supports two daily departures in each direction in the core 2026 summer timetable, with the route operating seasonally rather than year-round.
Yes on the vehicle-ferry services described here, subject to garage availability. Enter the correct vehicle type and dimensions when booking.
Yes. Foot passengers are accepted on these scheduled ferry services. Keep accepted identification and the current boarding document ready.
Do not assume a private cabin is available. These Ionian routes are generally planned as short or medium conventional-ferry crossings, so compare the exact vessel facilities shown for the sailing.
Pet rules and designated areas vary by operator and vessel. Declare the pet when required and check the current operator conditions before travel.
Check the current operator instruction for your departure and allow extra time when travelling with a vehicle, because small island ports can load cars in a fixed sequence.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares and onboard options, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
about 1h 45m
2 each way daily in summer
Foot passengers
Vehicle ferry service
