Ferries
Kefalonia - Bari

Kefalonia is the ideal destination for a holiday with children. With a clean sea, beaches that are also equipped for the needs of the little ones, restaurants and bars, scenic and accessible bays, and boat trips for the whole family, the island is an enchanting place. The most beautiful areas you should definitely visit are Antisamos, Fiskardo, Myrtos, Skala, Cave e Lake Melissani, Dafnoudi e Assos. In addition to the rugged coastline with its small, protected beaches, the island is also known for its heights where outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, trekking, mountain biking or free climbing. From the top of Mount Ainos (Enos) 1620 m, there is a spectacular view of the island. In short, at the end of the trip you will only have one wish: to return again and again. With an area of no less than 787 km² is the largest island in the entire archipelago of the Ionian Islands closest to Italy such as Corfu, Ithaca, Zakynthos, Paxi and Antipaxi and offers the most facilities such as hotels and flats, as well as camping areas and student accommodation. Kefalonia, with the international port of Sami and smaller ones Poros e Lixouri, boasts a strategic location. With ease and a minimum of expense, you can hire a boat and sail around the island or land on neighbouring islands such as Ithaca and Zakynthos. But also reach the picturesque villages of Lefkada, or Sivota and Parga in mainland Greece. When the holiday in Kefalonia is over, it is time to take the Kefalonia Bari Ferry and return. The ferries connecting the port of Sami with Bari are operated by the company Ventoruis Ferries and depart every Tuesday in the early afternoon from mid-July until the end of August. To make a quotation or to purchase your return ticket directly from the Sealines Ferries Portal you will be assured of real-time availability, the best offers and the best price.  

Ventouris Ferries Kefalonia Bari Ferries

The ferries of the Ventouris Ferries depart on Tuesday afternoons from the Ports of Sami, boarding is scheduled at least three hours before departure.

When can you book a ferry trip from Kefalonia to Bari

Bookings for the ship Cefalonia Bari are available from December, for save up to 40% of the ticket price, it is best to play in advance and buy your ticket by February. If you need time to decide before buying your ticket, then you can opt for the provisional reservation, by phone or email. This will give you more time to organise your holiday or your return to Italy. Call us at +390809260042 and talk to our Ferries Booking Office, who can lock in the best ferry price on the Cephalonia Bari route, without any obligation on your part to purchase. The service of provisional reservation that we offer our customers is free of charge and allows you to make your decision with peace of mind.

How long does the Kefalonia Bari ferry trip take

The distance from the port of Sami to the port of Bari in Puglia is 275 nautical miles and the ferry journey takes 17 hours. The departure is at 15:00 in the afternoon (local time) and includes a stopover in Corfu from 22:30 to 23:00. The ship arrives in Bari at 08:15 the following day.

How to save online on Kefalonia Bari ferry tickets

Book your ferry from Kefalonia to Bari in advance from our website, take advantage of the Early Booking discount and the reductions the company grants for children and families. Try to organise your trip in a low season to get advantageous rates and save up to 40% on the total cost of the ticket.

How can I book a campervan ticket on the Kefalonia Bari route

The ship Kefalonia Bari Ferry of the Company Ventouris Ferries has a very large garage and allows cars, motorhomes, caravans, trailers and minibuses to be taken on board. There is no provision for parking vehicles on open decks, so it is not possible to book the open deck or camping on board.

What are the check-in and boarding procedures in Kefalonia

Before going directly to the embarkation Kefalonia Bari, you should complete the check-in practices at Ferry Terminal, at the offices of the Maritime Agent of the Ventouris Ferries at Port of Sami, at least 3 hours before departure. You can park your car in the reserved parking area for departing passengers and bring all the necessary documents for the journey such as everyone's identity cards (including small children), your vehicle registration card and the confirmation of reservation in format digital o paper. The port office shall print the boarding cards and security, which will then be checked by the ship's personnel before boarding. Only the driver enters the garage with the car, all the rest of the family will reach the ferry reception separately in the lift.