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How to get from Kythnos to Ios by ferry ?

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

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

Most Zante Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways 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 Kythnos to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kythnos to Ios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kythnos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
67 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, ANEK Lines, LANE Sea Line
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
7 hours 40 min
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Ferry Kythnos Ios: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kythnos to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £15 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £15 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kythnos to Ios route is £15. The average ferry crossing time from Kythnos to Ios is 8 hours 10 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hours 10 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 8 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kythnos at 10:15.

Average price of a Kythnos to Ios ferry crossing
£15
Price range of ferries Kythnos Ios (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£15 - £15
Average crossing time Kythnos Ios
8 hours 10 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ios
10:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Ios
18:25

Why travel by ferry from Kythnos to Ios?

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

It's much less boring than on a plane
Generally speaking, to get to Ios or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Kythnos Ios ferry journey with Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Kythnos to Ios as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Kythnos, 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 Kythnos and Ios will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
For a caring staff
Zante Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Kythnos until it leaves Ios. An information desk is almost always located on the main deck of the ship.

Which companies operate between Kythnos and Ios?

If you want to travel between Kythnos and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Zante Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways 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.

Zante Ferries Kythnos Ios
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Kythnos-Ios fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Kythnos and Ios. Zante Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Ios from Kythnos and the journey time is 7 hours 55 min. More information about Zante Ferries
7 hours 55 min
3 crossings a week
Sea Jets Kythnos Ios
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 Kythnos-Ios fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Kythnos and Ios. More information about Sea Jets
Hellenic Seaways Kythnos Ios
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 Kythnos-Ios fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Kythnos and Ios. Hellenic Seaways operates 1 crossings a week to Ios from Kythnos and the journey time is 7 hours 40 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
7 hours 40 min
1 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Kythnos

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

Kythnos
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Port of arrival in Ios

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

Ios
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Kythnos to Ios, it will take you at least 7 hours 40 min to cover the 67 mi between Kythnos and Ios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kythnos and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (Zante Ferries, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Kythnos and Ios.

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

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

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, ANEK 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 Kythnos Ios 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 Kythnos and Ios, you will travel 67 mi.

To go by boat from Kythnos to Ios, you can find prices ranging from £15 for the lowest, to £15 for the highest. The average price we observed was £15.

The first ferry leaves Kythnos at 10:15 for Ios.

Experience a Kythnos to Ios ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Kythnos to Ios sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines or ANEK Lines ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Kythnos to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Kythnos and Ios.

Ready for boarding in Kythnos

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

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

On board the Kythnos to Ios ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Zante Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship as they wish. 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 Ios

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

  • The ferry enters Ios Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Ios Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Kythnos to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ios.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Ios / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Ios. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!

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