Zakynthos – Ithaka (Pisaetos)
Ferry to Ionian Islands
Zakynthos – Ithaka (Pisaetos)
Ferry to Ionian Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Zakynthos and Ithaka (Pisaetos).Lefkada Palace provides the ferry from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos). Zakynthos Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferries take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $71.78 and $139.07, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos).
Zakynthos Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferries depart at around 06:30.
Ferries from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos) sail in around 3 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos) provided by Lefkada Palace. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos) typically range between $71.78* and $139.07*. On average the Zakynthos Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferry is $133.37*. The cheapest Zakynthos Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferry prices start from $71.78*. The average price for a foot passenger is $133.37*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 September 2025.
The distance between Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos) is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 34 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Zakynthos and Ithaka (Pisaetos).
Lefkada Palace allow foot passengers on Zakynthos Ithaka (Pisaetos) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Zakynthos to Ithaka (Pisaetos).
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| Zakynthos - Ithaka (Pisaetos) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Zante | |
| Destination | Ionian Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Lefkada Palace | |
| Average Price | $133 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 06:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 06:30 | |
| Distance | 34 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2025.
The triangular island of Zakynthos is the most southerly of the Ionian Islands group and one of most well known and popular tourist destinations in Greece. Also know as Zante, Zakynthos is a verdant island endowed with fertile valleys and a temperate climate. The diversity of the landscape ensures a variety in types of beach on offer. Sandy beaches in secluded coves where the tranquil waters are deep blue can be found in the south east while rugged cliffs and an interesting underwater world can be found in the west.
Ithaka is the second-smallest of the Ionian Islands that streak across the western coast of Greece. The entire island is shaped by an undulating vista of tree-topped hills, their scrubby slopes rising from the ragged shoreline of the crystal-blue Ionian Sea. The landscape is split into two regions, roughly arranged in a north-south formation, bridged by a narrow isthmus known by locals as the Eagle. Though small, Ithaka has a rich and varied history stretching as far back as the mid-1600’s BCE. During this founding era, the island is believed to have been the capital of the ancient Ionian Kingdom when it was inhabited by the Greek peoples of Mycenae. Centuries later the island was immortalised in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey; Ithaka featuring as the homeland of the tale’s eponymous hero King Odysseus. The port of Ithaka forms part of the tiny Pisaetos marina on the island’s populated southern region. It sits on a secluded spot of the west-facing coast overlooking the Strait of Ithaka with the nearest town of Ithaki (the island capital), 4 miles away further inland. The port consists of nothing more than a small anchorage on one edge of a shallow bay. There are no passenger facilities here, meaning that food, drink, and other supplies must be bought before arrival. Though relatively isolated, travelling to Pisaetos marina is relatively straightforward. A single road connects the facility to the main town of Ithaki on a route that cuts through the heartland hills before tracing the pristine shores of the Molos Gulf. The only form of public transportation on the island comes in the form of buses that run on a limited schedule between the island’s biggest settlements, but these services do not stop near the port. A number of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Kefalonian Lines sail the short distance south to the Greek mainland town of Kyllini and hop west to the towns of Sami and Poros on the large island of Kefalonia. Levante Ferries sail to Sami too, as well as offering another route to the sprawling city of Patras in western Greece.
