How to travel from Kalamata to Kea, Greece
The distance between Kalamata and Kea is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalamata to Kea by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kea → Kalamata if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Athens, ferry
Take the bus to Athens and then to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalamata and Kea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kalamata to Kea by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between Kalamata and Kea is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Kalamata and Kea by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kalamata to Kea is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalamata and Kea is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kalamata and Kea. We recommend that you drive to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalamata and Kea. We recommend that you drive to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalamata to Kea. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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 Kalamata to Kea. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalamata to Kea is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kalamata and Kea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Athens, ferry + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €95($95) | twice a week | 344km (214 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, ferry | 9h 50m | €44($44) | 6 times a week | 426km (265 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €87($87) | twice a week | 335km (208 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 5h 60m | €76($76) | twice a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kalamata and Kea
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Attikis
Union Ivkoni
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Goutos Lines
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