How to travel from Rhodes to Kea, Greece
The distance between Rhodes and Kea is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rhodes 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 → Rhodes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Syros Island (JSY), Ferry
Fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Kea.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Marmaris then take the bus to Istanbul and then to Athens then take a ferry to Kea.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rhodes and Kea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rhodes to Kea by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Rhodes and Kea is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Rhodes and Kea by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Rhodes to Kea is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Rhodes and Kea is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rhodes and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rhodes and Kea. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Rhodes and Kea. The ferry typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways and Anek Ferries run the ferry services between Rhodes and Kea. Ferries run once a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rhodes to Kea. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kea. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Rhodes to Kea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Kea. instead which will take 13h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rhodes to Kea is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rhodes and Kea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Syros Island (JSY), Ferry + 4 similar | 5h 35m | €295($295) | once a week | 627km (389 miles) |
| Fly to Mykonos (JMK), ferry | 5h 45m | €265($265) | once a week | 696km (433 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 40m | €295($295) | once a week | 724km (450 miles) |
| Fly to Milos (MLO), ferry | 7h 35m | €265($265) | once a week | 732km (455 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 45m | €170($170) | twice a week | 557km (346 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 50m | €155($155) | once a week | 431km (268 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 15h 15m | €130($130) | twice a week | 430km (267 miles) |
| Ferry via Anafi | 24h 50m | €160($160) | once a week | 721km (448 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 10h | €130($130) | twice a week | 2,018km (1,254 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rhodes and Kea
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
KTEL Attikis
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