How to travel from Kythnos to Thessaloniki, Greece
The distance between Kythnos and Thessaloniki is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kythnos to Thessaloniki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thessaloniki → Kythnos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Mykonos then fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Thessaloniki (SKG).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Thessaloniki.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Laurio then drive to Thessaloníki.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kythnos and Thessaloniki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kythnos to Thessaloniki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Kythnos and Thessaloniki is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Kythnos and Thessaloniki by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Kythnos to Thessaloniki is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Kythnos and Thessaloniki is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kythnos and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Mykonos then fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kythnos and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Mykonos then fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 5hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kythnos and Thessaloniki. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once a week.
Zante Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Kythnos and Thessaloniki. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kythnos to Thessaloniki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki. Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) and Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) 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 Kythnos to Thessaloniki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kythnos to Thessaloniki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kythnos and Thessaloniki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | €185($185) | twice a week | 512km (318 miles) |
| Ferry to Serifos, plane | 5h 60m | €205($205) | twice a week | 573km (356 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6hrs | €72($72) | 3 times a week | 470km (292 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 55m | €31($31) | 3 times a week | 654km (406 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | €100($100) | once a week | 1,068km (664 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 60m | €130($130) | once a week | 620km (385 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, Bus | 11h 20m | €29($29) | 3 times a week | 622km (386 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 25m | €155($155) | once a week | 605km (376 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kythnos and Thessaloniki
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
KTEL Thessalonikis
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Thessaloniki
The following major airports near Thessaloniki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Distance
- 14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Thessaloniki
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Thessaloniki