How to travel from Lefkada to Kythnos, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Kythnos is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lefkada to Kythnos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kythnos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€56($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Kythnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Kythnos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Lefkada and Kythnos is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Lefkada and Kythnos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Kythnos is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Kythnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Lefkada to Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Kythnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Kythnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €195($195) | 3 times a week | 571km (355 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 45m | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 626km (389 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 5m | €48($48) | 3 times a week | 473km (294 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | €56($56) | 3 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Kythnos
Airlines
Sky Express
Edelweiss Air
TUS Airways Ltd
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Ioanninon
Ferry operators
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Kythnos
The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Kythnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Kythnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Kythnos