Ferry from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia)
1h 30m to 1h 40m · from €6.50 · 1 operator
Kythnos to Kea at a glance
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:55 and the latest is 13:35. The crossing takes between 1h 30m and 1h 40m, 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 Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 November 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €6.50 | Book now |
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 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kythnos to Kea through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in March (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 10 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| October 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kythnos to Kea Route Map
Kythnos to Kea is the short northern hop of the western Cyclades chain, an hour and a half or so on the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis. It is a conventional car ferry, and at this length the crossing barely gets going before the coast of Kea appears. Foot passengers, cars and bikes all travel.
Kea, called Tzia by Greeks, is the closest Cycladic island to Attica and feels more like an Athenian weekend retreat than a tourist island. Boats arrive at Korissia on the north-west coast, a small harbour with a beach alongside, and the stone-built capital, Ioulida, sits inland on the hillside above. The island is criss-crossed by an unusually good network of restored walking paths, and the ancient stone Lion of Kea is a short walk from Ioulida.
Sailings run a handful of times a fortnight rather than every day, so check before relying on it. Dates, operator and current fares are shown in the table below, with prices starting around €6.50. Kea's main mainland link is with Lavrio in south-east Attica rather than Piraeus, which is worth knowing when planning onward travel.
Weekly Kythnos to Kea Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Kythnos.
Hellenic Seaways
Book Hellenic Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:55 | |
| 13:35 |
Timetable published to 30 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 16 November 2026 to 30 November 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 15 days from 16 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 13:35. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. Conventional ferries: Hellenic Seaways.
Kythnos to Kea 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 |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | passenger | €6.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kythnos to Kea between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kythnos to Kea?
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kythnos to Kea today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 November 2026, at 09:55. Departures fall on Monday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Kythnos to Kea this week?
2 sailings from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kythnos to Kea?
The first ferry from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) leaves at 09:55 and the last at 13:35.
How long is the ferry from Kythnos to Kea?
The fastest crossing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) takes 1h 30m and the slowest 1h 40m.
How much does the Kythnos to Kea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) 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 Kythnos to Kea route?
The Kythnos (Merichas) to Kea (Korissia) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kythnos to Kea ferry
- Two-berth cabins with a porthole cost more but are worth the premium for overnight crossings – a few hours of genuine sleep transforms how you arrive.
- If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.
- The period immediately after the 15th August peak sees a rapid fall in demand; last-minute seats become available again from around the 20th.
- Booking directly with the ferry operator's own website often gives you the same price as third-party sites and makes changes or cancellations simpler.
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