How to travel from Kea to Kythnos, Greece

The distance between Kea and Kythnos is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kea to Kythnos by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KythnosKea if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kýthnos.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Ferry to Kythnos

Take a ferry to Kythnos.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Hellenic Seaways

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Kythnos

There are several options for getting from Kea to Kythnos by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Kea and Kythnos is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Kea and Kythnos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kea to Kythnos is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Kythnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kea and Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Kythnos. The ferry typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once a week.

Seajets and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Kea and Kythnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 1h 45m 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 Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Kea to Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 1h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Kythnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Kea to Kythnos

Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Kythnos

Transport options from Kea to Kythnos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
1h 45m
€75($75)
once a week58km (36 miles)
Ferry to Kythnos
1h 55m
€45($45)
twice a week58km (36 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Kythnos

Ferry operators

Airports near Kythnos

The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

PAS
Paros Airport (PAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Kythnos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Kythnos
MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Kythnos