How to travel from Lesbos to Kythnos, Greece
The distance between Lesbos and Kythnos is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lesbos to Kythnos by taxi, ferry, bus, 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 → Lesbos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos then Syros and then to Kýthnos.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Kythnos.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple ferry operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Kythnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Kythnos by taxi, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between Lesbos and Kythnos is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Lesbos and Kythnos by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Kythnos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Kythnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Kythnos. The ferry typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Kythnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lesbos to Kythnos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Lesbos to Kythnos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos then Syros and then to Kýthnos. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Kythnos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Kythnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €325($325) | once a week | 458km (285 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 5h 30m | €390($390) | once a week | 556km (345 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 449km (279 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 5m | €275($275) | once a week | 364km (226 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 10m | €230($230) | once a week | 384km (238 miles) |
Ferry | 15h 35m | €115($115) | once a week | 561km (349 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lesbos and Kythnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Lesvou
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