How to travel from Kalamata to Kythnos, Greece
The distance between Kalamata and Kythnos is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalamata to Kythnos 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 Kythnos → Kalamata if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Laurio then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalamata and Kythnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kalamata to Kythnos by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Kalamata and Kythnos is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Kalamata and Kythnos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kalamata to Kythnos is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalamata and Kythnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kalamata and Kythnos. We recommend that you drive to Laurio then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalamata and Kythnos. We recommend that you drive to Laurio then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalamata to Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Kalamata to Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalamata to Kythnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kalamata and Kythnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 50m | €37($37) | 3 times a week | 352km (219 miles) |
| Bus to Piraeus Port Astiggos, Ferry | 8h 20m | €21($21) | 3 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
| Bus to Isthmos, ferry | 10h 10m | €36($36) | 3 times a week | 364km (226 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 40m | €115($115) | once a week | 354km (220 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kalamata and Kythnos
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Argolidas
Ferry operators
Airports near Kythnos
The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Kythnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Kythnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Kythnos