How to travel from Lemnos to Kea, Greece
The distance between Lemnos and Kea is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lemnos to Kea 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 Kea → Lemnos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Laurium and then to Kea.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Kea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Kea by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Lemnos and Kea is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Lemnos and Kea by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Kea is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Kea is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Kea. The ferry typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once a week.
Seajets and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lemnos and Kea. Ferries run once a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lemnos to Kea. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kea is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Kea. Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) and Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) 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 Lemnos to Kea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Laurium and then to Kea. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Kea is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Kea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 20m | €310($310) | once a week | 474km (294 miles) |
| Fly to Mykonos (JMK), ferry | 5h 30m | €335($335) | once a week | 544km (338 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 6h 25m | €360($360) | once a week | 571km (355 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 35m | €200($200) | twice a week | 404km (251 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | €140($140) | once a week | 323km (201 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 16h 20m | €180($180) | twice a week | 898km (558 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lemnos and Kea
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Attikis
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kea
The following major airports near Kea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Kea
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Kea
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Kea