Ferry from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas)
1h 25m to 1h 30m · from €6.50 · 1 operator
Kea to Kythnos at a glance
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:10 and the latest is 17:45. The crossing takes between 1h 25m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kea to Kythnos Route Map
Kea to Kythnos is the short neighbourly hop in the western Cyclades, about an hour and a half on the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis. It is a conventional car ferry rather than a fast craft, and the two islands are close enough that you barely settle before land reappears. This is the one leg of the Artemis chain that feels like a genuine local link.
Kythnos sits between Kea and Serifos and is one of the quieter western Cyclades, more popular with Athenian weekenders than with international visitors. Boats arrive at Merichas, a small harbour town on the west coast, with the island capital, Chora, inland and uphill from the port. The best-known spot is Kolona, a double-sided sandbar beach on the north-west coast, and the island also has thermal springs at Loutra.
The crossing runs a handful of times a fortnight rather than daily, so it needs planning around. Dates, operator and current fares are shown in the table below, with prices starting around €6.50, among the cheapest crossings in the Cyclades. From Merichas there are onward connections south to Serifos, Sifnos and Milos, and back to Attica.
Kea to Kythnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €6.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Kea to Kythnos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 08:10 | 09:35 | 1h 25m | €6.50 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 17:45 | 19:15 | 1h 30m | €6.50 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kea to Kythnos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kea to Kythnos?
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kea to Kythnos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) today. Departure time: 17:45.
How many ferries run from Kea to Kythnos this week?
2 sailings from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kea to Kythnos?
Scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) leave at 08:10 and 17:45.
How long is the ferry from Kea to Kythnos?
The fastest crossing from Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) takes 1h 25m and the slowest 1h 30m.
How much does the Kea to Kythnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) ferry start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kea to Kythnos route?
The Kea (Korissia) to Kythnos (Merichas) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kea to Kythnos ferry
- Winds above Force 8 will cancel almost all Greek ferry services; in summer these conditions are very unusual but not impossible, especially with deep Mediterranean lows.
- Avoid heavy meals immediately before boarding if you are prone to seasickness; a light snack is fine but a full taverna lunch is not ideal.
- Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
- In Kythnos, the unique double sandy beach of Kolona – a narrow strip of sand connecting the island to the islet of Agios Loukas – is one of the most unusual bathing spots in the Cyclades. The village of Loutra is known for its therapeutic thermal springs, used since ancient times, while the car-free Chora is a classic Cycladic hilltop settlement.
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