The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kythira (Island)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Ferries per day
1
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 1 ferries that leave Athens for Kythira (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 01 Dec the direct ferries cover the 202 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 20 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.


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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 109 nautical miles (202 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
7h 32m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Kythira (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Kythira (Island) ferries for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:35 Athens | 6h20 | 09:55 Kythira (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:45 Athens | 6h30 | 10:15 Kythira (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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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 £20 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 20m. 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 £20 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 6h 20m |
First ferry 06:05 |
Last ferry 19:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Athens to Kythira (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Kythira (Island) with Seajets for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Kythira Port, located 5.6 miles (9.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kythira (Island)
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- Ouzeri tis Kyra Katinas (0.3km)
- Taverna Akrogiali (0.4km)
- Kaleris (0.6km)
- Main companies are Kythira Taxis and Kythira Travel.
- Free
- Bus line Kythira, stop Diakofti
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