Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Kea (Korissia)

Kea is the closest of the Cyclades to Attica, and the crossing from Lavrio takes only about an hour. Several operators work the route, including Goutos Lines, Karystia Lines, Triton Ferries and Hellenic Seaways, using conventional car ferries such as the Ionis, Makedon, Marmari Express and Artemis. It is a short, practical hop with fares starting around €11.50, and cars are carried on every sailing.

Kea, also called Tzia, is a green, walkable island popular with Athenians for weekends and much less known to foreign visitors. Ferries dock at Korissia on the northwest coast, with the main town, Ioulida, up in the hills a short drive inland. The island has a good network of old stone footpaths, quiet coves, and the ancient carved lion of Kea on the hillside above Ioulida.

Sailings run several times a day for most of the year, which makes Kea genuinely easy to reach at short notice. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. Lavrio is roughly an hour from central Athens by road or bus, and there is no direct ferry from Piraeus, so this is the standard way on and off the island.

Weekly Lavrio to Kea Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Lavrio.

Lavrio to Kea Ferry Fares

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 Lavrio to Kea between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Lavrio to Kea ferry

• Onboard announcements are made in Greek first and English second; if you miss the English version, ask a fellow passenger what was said.
• Passports or national identity cards are required for all passengers on domestic Greek ferry routes – carry yours in your day bag, not buried in your hold luggage.
• Sea spray on the bow deck can be significant in choppy conditions; keep your phone and camera in a pocket or bag until conditions are calm.
• If you are departing from a remote island port rather than the main town, confirm the location in advance – some islands have more than one port.

Plan a journey

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