How to travel from Kea to Astypalaia, Greece
The distance between Kea and Astypalaia is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kea to Astypalaia by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Astypalaia → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Mykonos then fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Astypalaia (JTY).
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry via Syros
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Astypalea.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple ferry operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros then Tinos and then to Astypalea.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Astypalaia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Astypalaia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Kea and Astypalaia is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Kea and Astypalaia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Astypalaia is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Astypalaia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Astypalaia. The ferry typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once a week.
Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Seajets run the ferry services between Kea and Astypalaia. Ferries run once a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Kea to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then Tinos and then to Astypalea. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Astypalaia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Astypalaia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €340($340) | twice a week | 546km (340 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | €210($210) | twice a week | 411km (255 miles) |
Ferry via Syros | 11h 25m | €155($155) | once a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 10m | €155($155) | once a week | 374km (233 miles) |
| Ferry via Naxos | 13h 5m | €100($100) | once a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Astypalaia
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Airports near Astypalaia
The following major airports near Astypalaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Astypalaia
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Astypalaia