How to travel from Chíos to Kea, Greece
The distance between Chíos and Kea is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chíos to Kea by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kea → Chíos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Chios (JKH) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Mykonos then Syros and then to Kea.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Kea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chíos to Kea by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Chíos and Kea is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Chíos and Kea by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chíos to Kea is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Kea is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Kea. The ferry typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Kea. Ferries run once a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chíos to Kea. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kea is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Kea. Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) and Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) 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 Chíos to Kea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos then Syros and then to Kea. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Kea is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Kea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 55m | €255($255) | once a week | 408km (253 miles) |
| Fly to Mykonos (JMK), ferry | 5hrs | €300($300) | once a week | 477km (297 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 6h 10m | €265($265) | once a week | 505km (314 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 5m | €175($175) | twice a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 50m | €250($250) | once a week | 272km (169 miles) |
| Ferry via Mykonos | 7h 35m | €220($220) | once a week | 278km (173 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 14hrs | €130($130) | once a week | 448km (278 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chíos and Kea
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Airports near Kea
The following major airports near Kea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Kea
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Kea
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Kea