How to travel from Kythira to Thassos, Greece
The distance between Kythira and Thassos is around 572km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kythira 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.
👋 Also check out Thassos → Kythira if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Peiraias then Kavala and then to Thasos.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple ferry operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kythira and Thassos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kythira to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Kythira and Thassos is around 572km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Kythira and Thassos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kythira to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Kythira and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kythira and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kythira and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kythira and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice a week.
Kythera Island Buses, Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines and Thassos Ferries run the ferry services between Kythira and Thassos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kythira to Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Kythira to Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalamata then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 16h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kythira to Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kythira and Thassos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 3h 5m | €160($160) | every 2 hours | 572km (356 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 8h | €155($155) | twice a week | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 16h 20m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,125km (699 miles) |
| Ferry to Peiraias, bus | 19h 50m | €130($130) | twice a week | 939km (583 miles) |
| Ferry to Athens, bus | 22h 15m | €73($73) | twice a week | 997km (620 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kythira and Thassos
Ferry operators
Lane Sea Lines
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Xanthis
Airports near Thassos
The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Thassos
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Thassos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Thassos