The distance between Chania and Kythnos is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chania to Kythnos by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
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Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Kýthnos.
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There are several options for getting from Chania to Kythnos by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Chania and Kythnos is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Chania and Kythnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Kythnos is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Kythnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chania and Kythnos. The ferry typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
Blue Star Ferries and Zante Ferries run the ferry services between Chania and Kythnos. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kythnos is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Kythnos. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Kýthnos. instead which will take 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Kythnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 55m | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 436km (271 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €69($69) | 3 times a week | 383km (238 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 20m | €175($175) | once a week | 566km (352 miles) |
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.