ZAKYNTHOS TRANSPORTATION

Zante transportation Zakynthos
You can reach the island of Zakynthos by plane, by ferry or by bus.
Find from the list below everything you need to know about the mean of transportation
that better suits your needs. You can also find information about how to move around the island.
By plane
Flying is foremost the safest way to travel as well as the fastest.
There are a few low-cost carriers that will fly you to Zante for a good price if you don't value much service and seat space.
Zakynthos is easily reachable from Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport) with daily flights that long no more than 55 minutes.

During the summer period the island is directly connected to many European cities with charter flights.
Further more there are flights connecting Zante to Kefalonia, Corfu and
Thessaloniki the duration of which is 30 minutes, 2 and 3.10 hours respectively.

The airport of Zakynthos is 6 km from the town,
while passengers are transferred by buses and by taxi.
By ferry
If you come from any European city and you are travelling to Zante,
the island is reachable through Italy, while there are departures
from the harbours of Trieste, Venice,
Ancona, Bari and Brindisi to Patras by ferryboat.

From Patras you have to proceed for 60 km along
the New National Road via Pyrgos to the coast town of Killini.
From Killini there are ferry boats leaving to Zakynthos
with a trip duration of about 1 hour and a half.

Zakynthos is also connected to Kefalonia by ferryboat
(about 1 hour long) from the port of Agios Nikolaos in Volimes village. I
n summer months Zante is also connected to other Ionian islands,
like Lefkada with frequent boats.

By bus
If you are travelling by bus then you have
to know that there are daily trips to Zante island from Athens
(about 5.30 hours long), Thessaloniki (9 hours) and Patras(2.30 hours).
Keep in mind that in the above estimated durations the boat trip is included.


How to move around Zante Zakynthos
The best way to explore Zakynthos' beauties is to rent a motorbike,
atv, car, jeep or even a bicycle.
The island is full of car rental agencies that will be pleased to serve you.

For the one that prefer to use the public means of transport
there is a well organized bus service that connects the main island’s locations
(Tsilivi, Laganas, Kalamaki, Argasi, Alykes, Keri, Agios Nikolaos,
Porto Roma and is leaving from Zakynthos’ town).
An alternative, but most expensive solution to the above is the taxi service.

For the most adventurous it is possible to rent boats and discover
the most cryptic sides of the island or benefit of the taxi boat service
in the main interesting tourist areas.

Finally don't miss the chance to take an organized excursion by boat.
There are many travel agencies that organize this kind of activity and
offer you the chance to take the tour of the island, go to the Blue Caves
and enjoy the deep blue waters of the famous Shipwreck.