Ferry from Kea (Korissia) to Athens (Lavrio)

Kea to Lavrio is one of the shortest island crossings in the Cyclades, and it shows in how the route is used: plenty of day-trippers and weekenders from Athens treat it almost like a bus service. Lavrio itself sits on the eastern coast of Attica, a more relaxed drive from the capital than the port congestion around Piraeus, with parking generally easier to find near the quay. Kea's boats dock at Korissia, a small working harbour on the island's north side, close enough to the main village that you can walk into town if you're travelling light.

The strait between Attica and Kea is open water and gets a reputation locally for picking up a stiff meltemi in high summer, so it's worth building a little slack into your plans if you're sailing on a windy forecast day -- crossings can run, but comfort varies more here than on routes tucked between islands. Outside those blustery spells it's a straightforward, short hop, and frequency holds up well through the season before easing back as autumn approaches. Check the schedule box above for exactly how many sailings are running on your travel date.

Kea to Lavrio Ferry Fares

Weekly Kea to Lavrio Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?

Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kea to Lavrio between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kea to Lavrio ferry

• EU citizens with a disability card are entitled to discounted or free travel on many Greek ferry routes – check the operator's accessibility page when booking.
• The meltemi wind, a strong north-north-westerly, blows across the central and southern Aegean from roughly July through to early September.
• The meltemi is a reliable, predictable wind – sailors and ferry operators know its pattern well. It blows hard in the afternoon but often eases overnight.
• If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's quayside office immediately.

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