How to travel from Kea to Thassos, Greece

The distance between Kea and Thassos is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kea to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Bus and Plane

Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Lavrio then Kavala and then to Thasos.

  • Duration18h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Thassos

There are several options for getting from Kea to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Kea and Thassos is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 14h 45m to get from Kea and Thassos by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Kea to Thassos is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kea and Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 18h 60m and departs twice a week.

Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Kea and Thassos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 18h 60m 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then Thessaloniki and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 14h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Kea to Thassos

Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Thassos

Transport options from Kea to Thassos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Plane
6h 15m
€195($195)
twice a week501km (311 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
18h 60m
€155($155)
twice a week509km (316 miles)
Ferry via Syros1 day 4h
€155($155)
once a week926km (575 miles)
Ferry and Bus14h 45m
€135($135)
twice a week816km (507 miles)

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Airports near Thassos

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

KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Thassos
AXD
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thassos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Thassos