How to travel from Thassos to Kythira, Greece
The distance between Thassos and Kythira is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Thassos to Kythira by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kythira → Thassos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Kythira (KIT).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Keramoti then Piraeus and then to Diakófti.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thassos and Kythira
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thassos to Kythira by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Thassos and Kythira is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Thassos and Kythira by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Thassos to Kythira is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Thassos and Kythira is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thassos and Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thassos and Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thassos and Kythira. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.
Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Kythera Island Buses run the ferry services between Thassos and Kythira. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thassos to Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Kythira is Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kythira. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) 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 Thassos to Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thassos to Kythira is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thassos and Kythira
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 5m | €260($260) | every 2 hours | 572km (355 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, plane | 7h 35m | €285($285) | 6 times a week | 664km (413 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus and plane | 5h 20m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 749km (466 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 10m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 750km (466 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 7h | €150($150) | twice a week | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 15h 35m | €210($210) | once a week | 1,124km (699 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 19h 45m | €140($140) | twice a week | 933km (580 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 22h 10m | €73($73) | twice a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thassos and Kythira
Ferry operators
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Lane Sea Lines
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Messinias
Airports near Kythira
The following major airports near Kythira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kythira
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Kythira
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Kythira