You go to Greece and want to discover the Cyclades Islands? Discover how to reach the beautiful island of Kéa from Athens by ferry!
Kéa , also called Tzia, is one of the islands of Cyclades the closest to the continent and Athens. You will not board the port of Piraeus to reach Kéa from Athens by ferry, you will first have to go to Lavrio by the road. You will then start the short crossing that will lead you to this pearl of the Aegean Sea.
Kea is a quiet island preserved from mass tourism despite its proximity to Athens. Visiting the island of Kéa guarantees an authentic immersion in island Greece. You can spend several days hiking and discover the many coves and white sand beaches. The capital of the island, Loulida, has a typical cycladic architecture. The narrow alleys and tortuous staircases will give you the opportunity to stroll and enjoy the Hellen sun. Don't miss the lion of Kea, an imposing sculpture carved in the rock.
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The ferry companies linking Athens and Kea
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The 3 main ferries companies
Three companies offer links to connect Kéa from Athens by ferry:
- Goutos Lines
- Blue Star Ferries : this company connects Athens to Hydra, to Paros or to Mykonos.
- Hellenic Seaways
The three companies are reliable but schedules can change depending on the seasons or holidays. Attention, Goutos Lines does not offer online reservation.
What type of boat are we travelling on?
The crossing is done Car-Ferry . However, there are no cabins available for passengers. The only places are seats on the bridge, ample enough for this short crossing. Enjoy the journey to observe the sea and the islands around.
Hellenic Seaways ensures the journey on the same boat as Blue Star Ferries , l’Artemis . Both companies are partners in the Attica group.
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Plan a ferry ride to Kéa with Direct Ferries
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Why choose Direct Ferries?
To buy your ferry tickets, you have the option to go directly to the company's office. In this case, you are not sure to be able to reserve a seat on the crossing you want. To plan your stay and make the most of your trip, we recommend you book your trip in advance. Direct Ferries is one of the biggest ferry travel comparisons. You have access to 200 operators that offer over 2,500 crossings. All ferry companies are selected for their seriousness.
You only have to go to the Direct Ferries website, enter your choice criteria and choose the ticket that matches you. Thus, you are assured to get the best price according to your needs. Then you indicate if you are travelling alone, with children or a vehicle. The comparator does the job for you and offers you the best offers. So you do not waste time and can focus on preparing your vacation.
Hours of Athens-Kéa connections
The island of Kea is very well served by its proximity to the continent. To prepare your trip to Greece, here are all the times of the various crossings to Kea from Athens by ferry.
Goutos Lines :
- Monday: 8:30 and 16:30
- Tuesday: 8:30
- Wednesday: 5.30 p.m.
- Thursday: 9h and 17h30
- Friday: 9h and 17h30
- Saturday: 8:30
- Sunday: 8h
Note, however, that schedules may vary depending on holidays and certain periods of the year. Visit the company's website to check these possible changes before planning your trip to Kea from Athens by ferry.
Blue Star Ferries:
- Monday: 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 6 p.m.
- Friday: 8h
Blue Star Ferries does not offer as many trips to Kéa from Athens by ferry in low season as in high season. During the winter months, it operates very few routes. In July and August, the ferry crossed the crossing on Monday, Thursday and Friday. From mid-April to late June, and from September to late October, only Monday and Friday links are provided.
Travel times
The length of the journey is relatively short to travel to Kea from Athens by ferry. Boats usually put 1h to reach the island from the continent. So you can enjoy the rest of the day to settle in the hotel and start your discovery of Kéa. Also note that you will need about 1 hour by road to get to the port of Lavrio from Athens.
Rates to move from Athens to Kea
Goutos Lines :
- Passenger alone: 12,50€
- Child: €6.20
- Cars: from 31€ to 40,50€ depending on size
- Moto: from 10€ to 13€
- Caravans: 8€ per meter below 5 meters, 9€ per metre for caravans greater than 5 metres.
Blue Star Ferries:
- Passenger alone: 14€
- Child: 8€
- Passenger + motorcycle : 25€
- Passenger + car : 47€
How to book your ferry ride to Kea from Athens?
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To book with the company Goutos Lines , you will need to join one of its agencies by phone . Their numbers are on the company's website.
With the company Blue Star Ferry, you can book your trip to Kea from Athens by ferry online .
- Visit the Direct Ferries website. On the main page, type "Kéa" in the search bar and then choose the route Lavrio-Kéa. Select your date and time of departure among the routes offered in the calendar.
- Add your options (number of passengers, animals, vehicles...) then click "Search". Your journey to Kea from Athens by ferry will be displayed.
- Then click "continue" and return your personal information. Once the payment is validated, you will receive a confirmation and then one e-ticket, by mail or directly on your phone.
From there, you only have two things to do: prepare your luggage and count the days that separate you from your trip to Kea from Athens by ferry!
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