How to travel from Chania to Kythnos, Greece

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.

3 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out KythnosChania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Kýthnos.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Kythnos

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chania to Kythnos

Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Kythnos

Transport options from Chania to Kythnos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry
5h 55m
€130($130)
3 times a week436km (271 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
11h 20m
€69($69)
3 times a week383km (238 miles)
Bus and Ferry11h 20m
€175($175)
once a week566km (352 miles)

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Airports near Kythnos

The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

PAS
Paros Airport (PAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Kythnos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Kythnos
MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Kythnos