Santorini (Thira) - Kythnos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Santorini (Thira) - Kythnos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos. Cyclades Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos. Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferries cost between $47 and $69, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferries depart at around 09:00.
Ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos sail in around 7 hours 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos provided by Cyclades Fast Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos typically range between $47* and $69*. On average the Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferry is $69*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferry prices start from $47*. The average price for a foot passenger is $69*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos is approximately 95 miles (153km) or 83 nautical miles.
Yes, Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferries allow cars onboard with Cyclades Fast Ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Kythnos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Santorini (Thira) and Kythnos use our Deal Finder.
Cyclades Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Santorini (Thira) Kythnos ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Kythnos.
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| Santorini (Thira) - Kythnos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $69 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Distance | 83 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.
Kythnos is a Greek island that is located very close to Attica and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island, sometimes called Thermia because of the thermal springs on the island, is one of the lesser visited islands of the Cyclades but is popular with visitors because of its thermal springs. There is a modern spa located in Loutra, with two hot springs in the area. The spring of Ayio Anargyroi and the spring of Caucasus, where the temperature of the water reaches 52C, are famous for their therapeutic effects and have been since ancient times.
The island's harbour is located at Merihas and the island's capital is called Hora and are both located in the north of the island. In the south, only the areas by the bay of Ayios Dimitrios and Panayia Canála are inhabited. This is where a famous monastery is located within a pine forest.
Ferry services from Kythnos depart to the Port of Piraeus or to the port of Lavrio. The crossing to Piraeus takes approximately 3 hours by conventional ferry and approximately one hour by high speed ferry. The crossing time to Lavrio takes about 2 hours. Kythnos is also connected by sea with the islands of Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Santorini, Sikinos, Folegandros and Kea.
