How to travel from Kea to Kythira, Greece
The distance between Kea and Kythira is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kea to Kythira 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 Kythira → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Syros, Fly
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Kythira (KIT).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Kýthnos then Piraeus and then to Kýthira.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Kythira
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Kythira by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 12h 25m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Kea and Kythira is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (118 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Kea and Kythira by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Kythira is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Kythira is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Kythira. The ferry typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once a week.
Seajets and Zante Ferries run the ferry services between Kea and Kythira. Ferries run once a week and take around 11h 25m 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 Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kythira is Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kythira. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) 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 Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kýthnos then Piraeus and then to Kýthira. instead which will take 11h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Kythira is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Kythira
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Syros, Fly + 4 similar | 6h 5m | €240($240) | twice a week | 419km (260 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, plane | 6h 45m | €290($290) | twice a week | 486km (302 miles) |
| Ferry to Kýthnos, plane | 7h 20m | €295($295) | once a week | 524km (326 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 8h 55m | €250($250) | once a week | 516km (321 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | €200($200) | twice a week | 351km (218 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €185($185) | once a week | 368km (229 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | €130($130) | twice a week | 331km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Kythira
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kythira
The following major airports near Kythira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kythira
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Kythira
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Kythira