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How to get from Athens to Kythira by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Kythira ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Kythira is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Kythira can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Kythira ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Kythira ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Kythira simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Kythira Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Kythira
Greece
Attica
Distance
133 mi
Ferry Companies
LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Lane Sea Lines
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Ferry Athens Kythira: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Kythira, you'll find tickets ranging from $23 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $156 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Kythira route is $90. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Kythira is 6 hrs. 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. 30 min to reach Kythira, while the fastest boats will reach Kythira in 6 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 10:00. The last ferry to Kythira leaves Athens at 15:00.

Average price of a Athens Kythira ferry crossing
$90
Price range for Athens Kythira ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$23 - $156
Average crossing time Athens Kythira
6 hrs. 30 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kythira
10:00
Departure time of last ferry to Kythira
15:00
Arrival time first ferry to Kythira
16:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Kythira
21:30

Why take a ferry from Athens to Kythira ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Kythira ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kythira. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Kythira ferry is an ideal way to travel.

For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Athens to Kythira, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with bunks, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are just like real hotel rooms. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To not get tired, unlike the car
Driving a car for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. On the contrary, the experience of a Athens Kythira ferry crossing is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. You will arrive in Kythira empty of all stress and totally relaxed.
For a staff that cares
Every minute of the Athens-Kythira crossing, from embarkation in the port of Athens to disembarkation in Kythira, qualified and smiling LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines personnel are at your disposal to ensure that you have a pleasant time. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually located on the main deck.

Which companies operate between Athens and Kythira?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Kythira by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

LANE Sea Line Athens Kythira
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Kythira fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Athens and Kythira. More information about LANE Sea Line
Sea Jets Athens Kythira
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Kythira fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Athens and Kythira. More information about Sea Jets
Lane Sea Lines Athens Kythira
Lane Sea Lines
Lane Sea Lines operates ferry services between Greece, including ferry connections between the ports of Athens and Kythira. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Kythira fares and book a Lane Sea Lines ticket between Athens and Kythira. More information about Lane Sea Lines

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Kythira?

Port of departure in Athens

LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines ferries depart for Kythira from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Kythira

Lane Sea Lines, Sea Jets or LANE Sea Line ships arrive in Kythira from the following ports:

Kythira
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Kythira: LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets and Lane Sea Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Lane Sea Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Lane Sea Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Athens Kythira ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Athens and Kythira, you will travel 133 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Kythira, you can find prices ranging from $23 for the lowest, to $156 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $90.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 10:00 for Kythira.

The last ferry to Kythira from Athens usually departs at 15:00.

Experience a crossing between Athens and Kythira

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Athens to Kythira crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transportation. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Kythira. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Kythira.

Boarding in Athens

Before your Athens Kythira ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:

  • Presentation time at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Athens-Kythira crossing / In Athens, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Lane Sea Lines, Sea Jets or LANE Sea Line ticket offices at the Athens ferry terminal. If you are by car, the check-in is done in the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ship to Kythira / Information messages are broadcasted in the Athens ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Lane Sea Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ferry Athens Kythira

On board the Lane Sea Lines, Sea Jets or LANE Sea Line ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

Disembarkation of the ferry in Kythira

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Kythira:

  • The ferry enters Kythira harbor / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Kythira harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Athens to Kythira in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Kythira.
  • Leave the ship and Kythira is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Kythira, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Kythira is waiting for you!

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