How to travel from Kea to Santorini, Greece
The distance between Kea and Santorini is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kea to Santorini 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 Santorini → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Santorini (JTR).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Santorini.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry via Tinos
Take a ferry to Tinos and then to Santorini.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple ferry operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Santorini
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Santorini by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Kea and Santorini is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Kea and Santorini by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Santorini is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Santorini is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice a week.
Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Zante Ferries run the ferry services between Kea and Santorini. Ferries run twice a week and take around 7h 15m 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 Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) 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 Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Santorini. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Santorini is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Santorini
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 6h 10m | €210($210) | twice a week | 431km (268 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 15m | €180($180) | twice a week | 276km (171 miles) |
| Ferry via Sikinos | 12h 55m | €110($110) | once a week | 301km (187 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 16h 5m | €205($205) | once a week | 575km (357 miles) |
Ferry via Tinos | 8hrs | €75($75) | once a week | 274km (170 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Santorini
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Ilias Travel
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Santorini
The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Santorini
Naxos Airport (JNX)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Santorini
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Santorini