How to travel from Lindos to Kythnos, Greece
The distance between Lindos and Kythnos is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lindos 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 → Lindos if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Rhodes, plane and ferry
Take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€290($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Rhodes then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kýthnos.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lindos and Kythnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lindos to Kythnos by taxi, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Lindos and Kythnos is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)
It takes around 13h 20m to get from Lindos and Kythnos by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lindos to Kythnos is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Lindos and Kythnos is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then 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 Lindos and Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lindos and Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lindos to Kythnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 7h 40m.
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 Lindos to Kythnos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rhodes then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kýthnos. instead which will take 13h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lindos to Kythnos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lindos and Kythnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Rhodes, plane and ferry + 2 similar | 6hrs | €290($290) | once a week | 632km (393 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 5m | €285($285) | once a week | 730km (454 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 40m | €115($115) | 3 times a week | 623km (387 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 20m | €230($230) | once a week | 436km (271 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 14h 45m | €175($175) | once a week | 437km (272 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lindos and Kythnos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Rodou
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