Kythnos - Kea
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Kythnos - Kea
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
provides the ferry from Kythnos to Kea. Kythnos Kea ferries cost from just $8 and vary based on season, availability and whether you’re going by foot or by car. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Kythnos Kea ferries.
Last Updated: 10/1/2026
Hopping from Kythnos to Kea is classic island-hopping through the whitewashed Cyclades — a short crossing over the deep blue Aegean, reaching Kea in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The crossing is part of the fun — step out on deck for the sea air and the views as you leave Kythnos behind and Kea comes into sight. It's a foot-passenger hop, easy to combine Kea with more of the Cyclades on the same trip.
Tip: Inter-island sailings from Kythnos to Kea are busiest in summer, so booking ahead helps keep your island-hopping plans on track.
Kythnos to Kea ferry prices typically range from $8 to $39. The average ferry price from Kythnos to Kea is around $16. The cheapest fares usually start from $8. The average foot passenger ticket costs $16. The average price when traveling with a car is $46.
Prices may vary depending on passenger numbers, vehicle type, route, and sailing time. Please be aware that pricing data excludes service fees and is based on searches from the last 30 days. This was last updated October 26.
The cheapest tickets on the Kythnos to Kea ferry cost approximately $8. Traveling outside the busy July and August peak is one of the easiest ways to find a lower fare.
Direct Ferries makes it easy to compare ferry tickets and prices worldwide, so you can find the best deal for your journey. Please visit our Special Offers page to see current discounts on selected routes and operators. Booking early is typically the most reliable way to secure lower fares and better availability.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a range of discounts throughout the year. Where available, senior discounts are applied automatically during the search process: simply select the relevant age range when entering passenger details.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, register with our partner Student Beans to confirm your student or graduate status. You'll then receive a discount code to enter during payment.
Resident discounts are available on some routes. If they apply to the Kythnos to Kea ferry, a residents checkbox will appear above the search button when you enter your travel details. You'll need to show valid proof of residency at check-in — if you can't, the ferry company may ask you to pay the difference for a non-discounted ticket. Everyone on the booking must qualify for the discount; if not, it's best to book separately.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Kythnos to Kea. Frequencies are usually at their highest across the summer season and ease off in winter.
Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry from Kythnos to Kea usually departs at around 09:55, with the last sailing leaving Kythnos Port at approximately 13:35. The crossing covers roughly 15.6 nautical miles and takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on average.
With a short crossing time, a day trip between Kythnos and Kea may be possible — check the return sailings in our Deal Finder to see if the timings work for you. For ideas on things to do in Kea, visit our blog.
Fast passenger services such as hydrofoils and catamarans run alongside the conventional ferries on many Greek routes. The fastest ferry from Kythnos to Kea is with in 1 hour 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Kythnos to Kea usually cost around $16.
No, the services currently sailing between Kythnos and Kea are foot-passenger only. Use our Deal Finder to find nearby routes that carry vehicles.
Campervans and caravans aren't currently bookable on the Kythnos to Kea ferry. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the vehicle options available, or to find a nearby route that takes larger vehicles.
Bicycles aren't currently accepted on ferries sailing between Kythnos and Kea.
No, the ferries currently sailing between Kythnos and Kea don't take foot passengers.
There is no cabin accommodation on the Kythnos to Kea ferry, which is typical for the shorter daytime crossings.
Whether an overnight ferry runs between Kythnos and Kea depends on the operator and the length of the crossing. Enter your travel details in our Deal Finder to see whether an overnight option is available, alongside daytime alternatives. Overnight crossings can take a little longer than the daytime services.
Pets aren't currently accepted on ferries from Kythnos to Kea. Please use our Deal Finder to find nearby routes that allow pet travel.
Greek ferries are relaxed about luggage compared with airlines, and most fares let you bring what you can comfortably carry on board, with racks near the entrances. It's still worth checking your operator's policy for larger or extra items, particularly on the fast passenger services where space is tighter. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the options on the Kythnos to Kea ferry. Our ferry facilities guide explains what's typically on board.
The Kythnos to Kea ferry is a domestic crossing within Greece, so there's no immigration check for the sailing itself — one of the things that makes island-hopping around the Greek islands so easy. If you're traveling in Greece from abroad, you'll need a valid passport, and possibly a visa or national ID depending on your nationality and Greece's entry rules. As Greece is part of the EU and the Schengen Area, the exact requirements depend on where you're traveling from.
It's a good idea to keep photo ID handy for check-in, as you may be asked to show it when collecting tickets or boarding. To keep things quick, see our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide before you sail.
Booking your Kythnos to Kea ferry is very simple. Enter your departure and arrival ports along with your preferred travel date to view all available sailings and prices. You can also compare alternative routes and departure times to find the option that best suits your schedule and budget.
Look out for early-booking deals and special ticket types such as upgrades or flexi fares that allow changes or cancellations. To keep booking smooth, always enter accurate passenger numbers and vehicle details.
The earlier you book ferries from Kythnos to Kea, the better — especially for July and August, when the Greek islands are at their busiest and popular sailings fill up well in advance. Booking ahead secures lower prices and a wider choice of departure times, seating and cabins. Outside the summer peak, there's more availability, though schedules thin out over winter.
If no sailings from Kythnos to Kea appear on your chosen date, it may come down to the season — many Greek routes run more often in summer and scale back in winter — or to a temporary timetable change. Occasionally, rough weather can disrupt the faster passenger services, which are more weather-sensitive than the larger conventional ferries. We recommend checking alternative dates, nearby routes, or a conventional sailing if a fast ferry isn't running.
After completing your booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with your travel details. How your boarding pass is issued depends on the ferry operator you have booked with.
Some operators provide boarding passes at the time of booking, while others require check-in at the port terminal. Where available, online check-in can be completed through the Direct Ferries app.
Ticket desks are generally located near the terminal entrance, and our port facilities guide covers what to expect at the port. To prevent delays, we recommend arriving early to allow enough time for ticket collection and check-in, particularly during the busy summer season.
At check-in, you'll need to present your booking confirmation and a valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. If you're traveling with a pet, relevant documentation such as vaccination records may also be required.
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| Kythnos - Kea Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $16 | |
| Average Price with Car | $46 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $17 | |
| Kythnos - Kea Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands |
| Average Price | $16 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 09:55 |
| Last Ferry | 13:35 |
| Distance | 16 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2026.
Located in the western Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Kythnos lies between the islands of Kea and Serifos and is around 100 km from the port of Piraeus. The small island, with a land area of around 100 sq. km and a coastline of 100 km, has about 100 beaches although many of them are inaccessible by road. The main villages on the island are called Messaria or Kythnos (known as Chora to the locals) and Dryopis or Dryopida (known as Chorio to the locals). Both villages are characterised by steep, winding streets, often stepped, which are often too narrow for cars. The architectural styles of both villages are slightly different from each. Both are pretty but Chora's houses are mainly flat-roofed, typical of the Cyclades, while Chorio's houses tend to have sloping roofs. An interesting attraction in Chora is its large Greek Orthodox Church.
The island can be reached by ferry from Piraeus and Lavrio. The crossing from Piraeus takes around 3 hours by conventional ferry and 1 hour by high speed ferry. The crossing from Lavrio takes roughly 2 hours. Kythnos is also connected by ferry to the islands of Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Santorini, Sikinos, Folegandros and Kea.
The Greek island of Kea is one of the Cyclades group of islands although it is interesting in that the architecture of its buildings or its landscape has little similarities to the other islands of the Cyclades. The island is also called Tzia, and lies to the south of Attica and is opposite the town of Lavrion on the Greek mainland. Due to Kea's proximity to Athens it is popular with many Athenians who visit the island for weekend breaks. The island's port is in the pretty little town of Korissia which is also one of the island's most popular visitor attractions. The town is characterised with its white washed houses, complete with colourful roofs, its enamel factory, its winding cobbled streets and lovely churches.
The island is also popular with scuba divers who love the island's crystal clear waters and rich marine life and amazing wall dives. A popular dive site is to the wreck of the steamship Patris which sank in 1868. Also located around 1.5 miles offshore is the HMS Britannic, the sister ship of HMS Titanic, and is popular with Tec Divers as the wreck lies at a depth of around 120 meters.
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