Ferry from Kimolos (Psathi) to Kythnos (Merichas)

Kimolos to Kythnos takes between about an hour and three quarters and two and a half hours, depending on the ship and its calls. Both Seajets and Magic Sea Ferries work the route, with the high-speed Champion Jet 1 and the Hsc Cat I. These are catamarans, so seating is inside and the crossing is brisk.

Kythnos lies between Kea and Serifos and is among the less-touristed western Cyclades, better known to Athenian weekenders than to international visitors. The main port is Merichas, a small harbour town on the west coast, with the island's Chora set inland on higher ground. Travellers come for relaxed beaches, particularly the double-sided sandbar at Kolona, and traditional villages.

Sailings are frequent for a route between two small islands, running once or twice most days in season. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, with tickets usually starting around fifty euros on the fast craft. Kythnos also connects onward to Lavrio and Piraeus, which makes it a practical staging point on the way to the mainland.

Kimolos to Kythnos Ferry Fares

Tickets from €49.00.

Weekly Kimolos to Kythnos 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

Do you need a car on Kimolos?

Not really. Kimolos is tiny, only about 900 people live there, and the port at Psathi is just 1km from the main village, Chorio. Most visitors walk or hire a scooter or quad locally for the short hops to beaches like Aliki (3km) or Prassa (6.5km). A car is only worth arranging if you want to bring one over from Milos on the vehicle ferry; compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kimolos to Kythnos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kimolos to Kythnos ferry

• Some ports have a departure tax included in your ticket; others require a separate port fee paid at a booth before boarding – check your booking confirmation.
• Short hops in the Dodecanese (e.g. Rhodes to Symi, or Kos to Kalymnos) pass through strikingly scenic straits – make sure your phone is charged for photos.
• 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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