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How to get from Ios to Kythnos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Kythnos ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Kythnos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Kythnos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Kythnos 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 Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Golden Star Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Kythnos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

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

Ios to Kythnos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Kythnos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
67 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line
Frequency of crossings
1 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
5 hours 50 min
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Ferry Ios Kythnos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Kythnos, you'll find tickets range from £16 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £85 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Kythnos route is £50. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Kythnos is 8 hours 8 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hours 15 min to reach Kythnos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kythnos in 8 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 08:35. The last boat to Kythnos leaves the port of Ios at 09:05.

Average price of a Ios to Kythnos ferry crossing
£50
Price range of ferries Ios Kythnos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£16 - £85
Average crossing time Ios Kythnos
8 hours 8 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kythnos
08:35
Time last ferry leaves for Kythnos
09:05
Arrival time of first ferry to Kythnos
16:50
Arrival time of last ferry to Kythnos
17:05

Why travel by ferry from Ios to Kythnos?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Kythnos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kythnos. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Kythnos is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
As a general rule, a trip from Ios to Kythnos is much quicker by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. On the other hand, during the Ios Kythnos crossing on the Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
Travelling by ferry is simply the ideal way to travel between Ios and Kythnos when you are with your family and especially with children. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Ios, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. This boat trip between Ios and Kythnos will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
For a caring staff
Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Ios until it leaves Kythnos. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.

Which companies operate between Ios and Kythnos?

If you want to travel between Ios and Kythnos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Sea Jets Ios Kythnos
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kythnos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Kythnos. Sea Jets operates 1 crossings a week to Kythnos from Ios and the journey time is 9 hours 20 min. More information about Sea Jets
9 hours 20 min
1 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Ios Kythnos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kythnos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Kythnos. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Zante Ferries Ios Kythnos
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kythnos fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Ios and Kythnos. Zante Ferries operates 1 crossings a week to Kythnos from Ios and the journey time is 5 hours 50 min. More information about Zante Ferries
5 hours 50 min
1 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Kythnos?

Port of departure in Ios

Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ferries depart for Kythnos from the following ports in Ios:

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Port of arrival in Kythnos

Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ships arrive in Kythnos from the following ports:

Kythnos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Kythnos, it will take you at least 5 hours 50 min to cover the 67 mi between Ios and Kythnos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Kythnos in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Zante Ferries). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Ios and Kythnos.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ios and Kythnos: Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Zante Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ios Kythnos 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 non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ios and Kythnos, you will travel 67 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Kythnos, you can find prices ranging from £16 for the lowest, to £85 for the highest. The average price we observed was £50.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 08:35 for Kythnos.

The last ferry to Kythnos usually departs from Ios at 09:05.

Your Ios to Kythnos ferry experience

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ios to Kythnos sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Ios to disembarkation in Kythnos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Golden Star Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Kythnos.

Ready for boarding in Ios

Here are the steps to embark before your Ios Kythnos ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation time in Ios port / You should arrive in the port of Ios well in advance. Please check this with your Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ios Kythnos crossing / Go to the Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets desk at Ios ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Kythnos / Watch out for voice messages in the Ios ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the Ios to Kythnos ferry

On board the Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Ferry arrival in Kythnos

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Kythnos:

  • Approaching Kythnos Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Kythnos Harbour.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios to Kythnos in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Kythnos.
  • Leave the ship and Kythnos is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Kythnos. Finally, your stay in Kythnos begins in earnest!

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