The double beach of Kolona · hot springs · close to Athens
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Kythnos is a quiet island of the Western Cyclades, popular with Greeks and sailors. It is known for Kolona, a sandbar joining it to an islet with two beaches on either side, for the hot springs of Loutra, and for two traditional villages, Chora and Dryopida.
Ferries leave Lavrio: Blue Star via Kea in about 2 h 35 m (from €15) and Karystia in about 1 h 40 m (from €20). Blue Star continues to Syros. Lavrio–Kythnos route guide.
The port village, with rooms, tavernas and the bus stop.
The Chora for village life; Loutra for the hot springs and a sheltered bay.
Ferries to Kythnos leave from Lavrio; Blue Star calls at Kea on the way and continues to Syros. Some ferries from Piraeus also call at Kythnos in summer.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavrio | Blue Star Ferries, Karystia | 1 h 40 m | €15 | All year |
| Syros | Blue Star Ferries | 2 h 50 m | €8 | Some days |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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October 2026 Blue Star fares.
Ferries arrive at Merichas, the port village on the west coast; the Chora is about 7 km away.
Lavrio is about 40 minutes from Athens airport by taxi, with KTEL buses from the airport and from Pedion Areos in central Athens.
Ferries leave from the town quay. Be there 30–45 minutes before departure, or an hour with a vehicle.
Buses link Merichas with the Chora, Dryopida and Loutra; taxis are few.
A car is the easiest way to reach Kolona and the southern beaches.
The thermal springs of Loutra flow into the sea; you can bathe in them on the beach.
Summer weekend ferries are busy: book early with a car.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Kythnos? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
A sandbar with beaches on both sides, joining Kythnos to an islet.
Hot springs flowing into a sheltered bay.
A village of tiled roofs near the Katafyki cave.
White lanes and churches.
A long sandy beach.
Kythnos is quiet: tavernas in Merichas and the Chora, and a few bars by the port in summer.
About 1 h 40 m on Karystia and 2 h 35 m on Blue Star from Lavrio.
From €15 on Blue Star and €20 on Karystia (October–November 2026).
Yes, from Lavrio. Get a vehicle quote.
By KTEL bus from Athens airport or Pedion Areos, or about 40 minutes by taxi from the airport.
