Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas)
1h 40m to 2h 45m · from €15.00 · 3 operators
Lavrio to Kythnos at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:00 and the latest is 16:30. The crossing takes between 1h 40m and 2h 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Hellenic Seaways, Karystia Lines and Triton Ferries. Published fares start from €15.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 December 2026; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 3 March 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €15.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €15.00 | 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 December 2026. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 31 December 2026 to 2 March 2027. Sailings are published again from 3 March 2027, as far as 31 March 2027.
Lavrio to Kythnos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (about 4 a day).
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 | 23 | 22 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 19 | 19 of 31 | every other day |
| January 2026 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| February 2026 | 20 | 17 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 28 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 39 | 27 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 50 | 30 of 31 | 1 or 2 a day |
| June 2026 | 87 | 30 of 30 | about 3 a day |
| July 2026 | 111 | 29 of 31 | 3 or 4 a day |
| August 2026 | 125 | 31 of 31 | about 4 a day |
| September 2026 | 81 | 30 of 30 | about 3 a day |
| October 2026 | 32 | 27 of 31 | about one a day |
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Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
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Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
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Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Highspeed)
Magic Sea Ferries (Hsc Cat I)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Goutos Lines (F/B Macedon)
Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Highspeed)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Goutos Lines (F/B Macedon)
Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Goutos Lines (F/B Macedon)
Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Goutos Lines (F/B Macedon)
Hellenic Seaways (Artemis)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
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.
Lavrio to Kythnos Route Map
Lavrio to Kythnos takes a little over an hour on the fastest sailings and up to around two and three quarter hours on the conventional ferries that call elsewhere first. Several companies work the line, including Goutos Lines, Karystia Lines, Triton Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries, with vessels ranging from the Ionis and Makedon to the high-speed Hsc Cat I. Fares start around €15 and the conventional ships take vehicles.
Kythnos sits between Kea and Serifos and is one of the quieter western Cyclades, more an Athenian weekend island than an international destination. Ferries arrive at Merichas, a small harbour town on the west coast, while the capital, Chora, is inland and up in the hills. The best-known spot is Kolona, a sandbar with sea on both sides, and there are hot springs at Loutra on the north coast.
The route runs several times a day through the season, so short breaks are easy to arrange. Current departures, journey times and fares are shown below. Kythnos is also served from Piraeus, and it sits on the same line as Serifos, Sifnos and Milos for anyone continuing south.
Weekly Lavrio to Kythnos 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.
Karystia Lines
Book Karystia Lines tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | |
| 09:00 |
Different on these dates:
- Fri 4 December: no sailings.
- Sat 5 December: 11:30 only.
Hellenic Seaways
Book Hellenic Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 16:30 | |
| 07:00 |
Timetable published to 27 November 2026.
Triton Ferries
Book Triton Ferries ticketsSails on these dates:
- 09:00 on Sat 14, Sat 21 and Sat 28 November.
- 08:30 on Tue 17 and Tue 24 November.
After Sat 28 November no sailings are published until Wed 3 March 2027.
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 15 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:00, latest 16:30. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. Conventional ferries: Hellenic Seaways, Karystia Lines and Triton Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 12 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:30, latest 11:30. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. Conventional ferries: Karystia Lines.
- March 2027: sails on 14 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:30, latest 09:00. Fastest crossing 1h 45m. Conventional ferries: Triton Ferries.
Lavrio to Kythnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €15.00 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 | €15.00 | 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 | €15.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Karystia Lines
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | passenger | €20.00 |
Triton Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | passenger | €20.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 Kythnos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 07:00 | 09:35 | 2h 35m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Fri 13 November | 08:30 | 10:10 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
| Sat 14 November | 09:00 | 10:45 | 1h 45m | Ionis | Triton Ferries |
| Sun 15 November | 09:00 | 10:40 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
| Mon 16 November | 16:30 | 19:15 | 2h 45m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 17 November | 08:30 | 10:15 | 1h 45m | Ionis | Triton Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 08:30 | 10:10 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
| Fri 20 November | 07:00 | 09:35 | 2h 35m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Fri 20 November | 08:30 | 10:10 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
| Sat 21 November | 09:00 | 10:45 | 1h 45m | Ionis | Triton Ferries |
| Sun 22 November | 09:00 | 10:40 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
| Mon 23 November | 16:30 | 19:15 | 2h 45m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 24 November | 08:30 | 10:15 | 1h 45m | Ionis | Triton Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 08:30 | 10:10 | 1h 40m | Marmari Express | Karystia Lines |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lavrio to Kythnos?
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 December 2026, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 3 March 2027, as far as 31 March 2027.
Are there ferries from Lavrio to Kythnos today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) today. Departure times: 07:00 and 08:30.
How many ferries run from Lavrio to Kythnos this week?
7 sailings from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Lavrio to Kythnos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) usually leaves at 09:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:00 to 16:30.
How long is the ferry from Lavrio to Kythnos?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) takes 1h 40m and the slowest 2h 45m. Typical crossing times by operator: Karystia Lines 1h 40m, Triton Ferries 1h 45m and Hellenic Seaways 2h 35m to 2h 45m.
How much does the Lavrio to Kythnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) ferry start from €15.00 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 Lavrio to Kythnos route?
The Athens (Lavrio) to Kythnos (Merichas) route is served by Hellenic Seaways, Karystia Lines and Triton Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lavrio to Kythnos ferry
- Campervans and motorhomes require a dedicated vehicle category when booking; standard car prices do not apply and spaces are limited.
- On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
- Four-berth cabins offer the best value if you are travelling as a family or small group; the cost divided between you is often comparable to a budget hotel room.
- 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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