The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kythira (Island)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Kythira (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Kythira (Island) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Kythira (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 17 Jul the direct ferries cover the 202 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:006h30Athens19:30Kythira (Island)£201One-way0 changes
12:006h30Athens18:30Kythira (Island)£211One-way0 changes
13:006h30Athens19:30Kythira (Island)£201One-way0 changes
12:006h30Athens18:30Kythira (Island)£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Kythira (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Kythira (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 109 nautical miles (202 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
7h 32m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Athens to Kythira (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Kythira (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Kythira (Island) ferries for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:30 Athens | 6h30 | 23:00 Kythira (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Seajets?
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Kythira (Island)
Ferries from Athens to Kythira (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:05, the last at 19:00. The fastest ferry covers the 109 nautical miles (202 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Kythira (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 109 nautical miles (202 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 6:05 |
Last ferry 19:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Athens to Kythira (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Kythira (Island) with Seajets for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Athens to Kythira (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Kythira (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kythira (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kythira (Island)
Most Athens to Kythira (Island) ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Kythira Port port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Kythira (Island) ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Kythira (Island) leave from?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
Which Kythira (Island) port do ferries from Athens arrive at?
Getting to Kythira Port from Kythira city centre
Kythira Port port facilities and services
Kythira Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ouzeri tis Kyra Katinas (0.3km), Taverna Akrogiali (0.4km), Kaleris (0.6km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kythira Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kythira Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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