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Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Kea (Korissia).

Athens (Lavrio) to Kea (Tzia). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
40 minBlue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways) · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€11.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
4Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways), Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel +1
Sailings on the sample day
4sampled 12 Aug 2026

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Lavrio to Kea (Korissia): live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €11.50, checked 24 September 2026.

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Kea (Korissia)
Map of the ferry route from Lavrio to Kea (Korissia). Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) by ferry?

Lavrio is the Athens port for Kea, and the crossing to Korissia takes about 1 hour to 1 hr 10 min, with some Blue Star Ferries sailings listed at 40 minutes. Four companies share the route: Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways), Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries. Boats sail every day of the year, and fares started at €11.50 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 12 Aug 2026
Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways)Conventional ferry40 min to 1 hrCars and motorbikes€11.500
Goutos LinesF/b MacedonConventional ferryabout 1 hr 10 minCars and motorbikes€13.901
Karystia TravelMarmari ExpressConventional ferryabout 1 hrCars and motorbikes€141
Triton FerriesIonisConventional ferryabout 1 hrCars and motorbikes€142

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways)Two days a week in every month of Ferryhopper's table of last year's data, and usually the lowest fare on the route.
  • Goutos LinesBetween three days a week and daily in the months it appears in last year's data; not listed in the last months of the year. On 12 August 2026 the F/B Macedon left at 08:30, from €15.
  • Karystia TravelFive days a week up to daily for most of the year in last year's data. On our sample day the Marmari Express left at 19:30, from €16.
  • Triton FerriesFrom two days a week to daily, in most months of last year's data. On 12 August 2026 the Ionis sailed at 09:00 and 17:00, from €15.

02Timetable sample

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry timetable 2026.

Every direct sailing on one real day, 12 August 2026, as Ferryhopper listed it. It shows the pattern, not a live timetable: times and fares change by date.

Sailings from Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) on 12 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
08:30Lowest fare09:40Goutos LinesF/b Macedon1h 10m€15Book a sailing like the 08:30 one
09:00Fastest10:00Triton FerriesIonis1h€15Book a sailing like the 09:00 one
17:0018:00Triton FerriesIonis1h€15Book a sailing like the 17:00 one
19:3020:30Karystia TravelMarmari Express1h€16Book a sailing like the 19:30 one

Source: Ferryhopper timetable sample, one sailing day · sailing day

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03Fares

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Lavrio and Kea (Korissia), both directions
PassengersLavrio → Kea (Korissia)Kea (Korissia) → Lavrio
1 adult€11.50€11.50
2 adults€22.99€22.99
2 adults and a car€44.50€44.50
2 adults, 2 children and a car€66€56.50

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price. Each row is the cheapest figure found for that party and can come from a different sailing. Children aged 5 to 10 or 12, students and passengers with disabilities can get discounts of up to 50%, and children up to 4 normally travel free.

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04Schedule by season

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry schedule by season.

Ferries run from Lavrio to Kea every day, all year. Ferryhopper says the first boat usually leaves Lavrio at 07:00 and the last at 22:00. Its operator table, based on last year's data, shows Blue Star Ferries on two days a week in every month, with Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries between them providing daily or near-daily departures; each of the three is missing from a few months of the year. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, there were four sailings: 08:30 (Goutos Lines), 09:00 and 17:00 (Triton Ferries) and 19:30 (Karystia Travel). Timings change by day and season, so check yours on the booking page.

The Journey

The Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) crossing.

Kea, also called Tzia, is the closest Cycladic island to Athens and the one Athenians escape to at weekends. It is greener than most of the Cyclades, with oak woods, old stone terraces, walking paths and a hilltop capital, Ioulida, and it has kept a low-key feel, helped by the fact that it has no airport.

Nearly everyone reaches Kea from Lavrio, a small port town in the south-east of Attica. Ferryhopper notes that there is normally no direct ferry from Piraeus to Kea, so if you are coming from Athens, Lavrio is the port to aim for. It is a short, simple crossing of around 13 nautical miles on conventional car ferries, run by several small companies as well as Blue Star Ferries.

With boats every day and crossings of about an hour, Kea works as a weekend break, a first stop on a western Cyclades trip, or even a long day out from Athens. The trickier part is usually getting to Lavrio itself, which is about 60 km from central Athens and 35 km from the airport, so plan that leg as carefully as the ferry.

Before booking, note that fares are close between companies, so the real choice is the departure time. Because Kea is a favourite weekend escape from Athens, weekend sailings in summer are the first to fill, and car space goes before passenger seats. If you are bringing a vehicle, book as early as you can.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper puts the normal crossing at 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries both take about an hour, and Goutos Lines about 1 hour 10 minutes. Blue Star Ferries is listed at 1 hour in most months and 40 minutes in a couple of them, which matches Ferryhopper's shortest trip of 40 minutes. On our 12 August 2026 sample, three sailings took exactly 1 hour and the Goutos Lines boat took 1 hour 10 minutes. There are no high-speed boats on this route; it is a conventional ferry crossing of about 13 nautical miles.

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05The ports

Where the Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry docks.

Departure port

Athens (Lavrio)

LAV · 37.7131° N 24.0556° E

Lavrio is a small port town on the south-east coast of Attica, about 60 km from central Athens and about 35 km from Athens International Airport. Kea boats normally use the main passenger piers on the eastern side of the harbour, and the town, with cafés, shops and banks, is right next to the port. By car or taxi, allow roughly 35 to 40 minutes from the airport and about an hour or more from central Athens. KTEL Attikis buses run to Lavrio from central Athens, taking 1.5 to 2 hours, and from the airport with a change at Markopoulo, about an hour in total; the town bus terminal is about 20 minutes on foot from the piers. There is paid and free parking near the terminal.

Arrival port

Kea (Tzia)

KEA · 37.6333° N 24.3333° E

On Kea you arrive at Korissia, also called Livadi, the island's main port, set in the sheltered bay of Agios Nikolaos on the north-west coast. It is a small, pleasant village in its own right, with places to stay, cafés, tavernas, bakeries, supermarkets and car hire. Ioulida, the capital, is about 6 km uphill. Taxis wait at a rank by the harbour, and seasonal local buses link Korissia with Ioulida, other villages and some beaches. Kea is spread out and hilly, so a hire car is the easiest way to explore it.

06On Board

On board the Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry.

All the boats on this route are conventional ferries, and for an hour-long trip the facilities are simple: indoor air-conditioned lounges, open decks and a snack bar, with TVs and Wi-Fi on some ships. There are no cabins and no business-class seats; your ticket gives you a standard seat. Luggage is easy: Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways), Goutos Lines and Karystia Travel allow up to 50 kg, and Triton Ferries allows two bags free. There is no check-in, so keep bags with you or in the luggage area. Pets travel free if you add them to the booking; carry their documents.

07Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) route.

The Kea channel is short but open to the north, and the summer meltemi, strongest in July and August, can make it rough and uncomfortable. Because this route uses conventional ferries rather than small high-speed boats, sailings usually go ahead, but the port authority can still hold departures when the wind is very strong. With several companies and daily departures, a cancellation normally means waiting for a later boat rather than losing days. Contact your operator to transfer or refund the ticket, and keep an eye on the forecast if you have a flight from Athens the same evening.

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08Travel Tips

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry travel tips.

  1. Plan your journey to Lavrio first: from central Athens it can take one to two hours by road or bus.

  2. Book early for summer weekends, when Kea is a popular escape from Athens and boats fill first.

  3. For the cheapest seat, look for the Blue Star Ferries sailing, from €11.50, which runs two days a week.

  4. Hire a car on Kea or bring your own; the island is hilly and spread out, and the local buses are seasonal.

  5. If you want a day trip, take a morning boat and check the evening return before you go.

09Alternatives

Other ways between Lavrio and Kea (Korissia).

For the trip back, see our Kea to Lavrio page. Piraeus normally has no direct boat to Kea, so Lavrio is the port to use from Athens. From Lavrio you can also sail to Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Syros and Kimolos, and Kea itself has boats to Kythnos, Syros, Tinos and Paros for onward island hopping. Kea has no airport.

The return crossingKea (Korissia) → Lavrio
Change boat in Kythnos (Merihas)
  1. Leg 1: Lavrio → Kythnos (Merihas)1h 10m · from €20
  2. Leg 2: Kythnos (Merihas) → Kea (Korissia)
Change boat in Syros (Ermoupoli)
  1. Leg 1: Lavrio → Syros (Ermoupoli)
  2. Leg 2: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kea (Korissia)

Other ferries to Kea (Korissia)

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

10Island Hopping

Island hopping from Kea (Korissia).

All direct ferry routes

11Route matrix

All ferry routes from Lavrio.

Every direct route from Lavrio with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Lavrio: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Lavrio → FolegandrosBlue Star Ferries
Lavrio → Kea (Korissia)You are here1h€154Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways), Goutos Lines, Karystia Travel, Triton Ferries
Lavrio → KimolosBlue Star Ferries
Lavrio → Kythnos (Merihas)1h 10m€204Karystia Travel, Magic Sea Ferries, Goutos Lines
Lavrio → Milos (Adamas)Blue Star Ferries
Lavrio → SerifosBlue Star Ferries
Lavrio → Sifnos (Kamares)Blue Star Ferries
Lavrio → Syros (Ermoupoli)Blue Star Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Lavrio to Kea (Korissia) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Usually 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries take about an hour, Goutos Lines about 1 hour 10 minutes, and Blue Star Ferries 40 minutes to 1 hour. On our 12 August 2026 sample, three of the four sailings took exactly 1 hour.

  • Ferryhopper showed an adult fare from €11.50 when we checked on 24 September 2026, on Blue Star Ferries. Goutos Lines started around €13.90, and Karystia Travel and Triton Ferries around €14. Two adults with a car started at €44.50. On 12 August 2026, the sailings we sampled cost from €15 to €16.

  • Every day, all year. Ferryhopper says the first boat usually leaves Lavrio at 07:00 and the last at 22:00. On 12 August 2026 there were four departures, at 08:30, 09:00, 17:00 and 19:30. The number of sailings changes with the day of the week and the season.

  • Yes. All the ferries on this route are conventional ships that carry vehicles. Ferryhopper puts car transport from around €31, a motorbike around €10 and a camper van around €45. Car space fills first on summer weekends, so book ahead and check availability on the sailing you want.

  • Crossing times are similar, so choose by departure time and price. Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Seaways) usually has the lowest fare but sails only two days a week. Goutos Lines, Triton Ferries and Karystia Travel between them provide most of the daily departures.

  • No, the route is served by conventional ferries, not high-speed boats. They are not slow, though: most take about an hour, and some Blue Star Ferries sailings are listed at 40 minutes.

  • Normally no. Ferryhopper notes that Kea has no regular direct ferry from Piraeus, so Lavrio is the Athens port to use. It is about 60 km from central Athens and about 35 km from the airport, reached by car, taxi or KTEL Attikis bus.

  • By car or taxi it takes about an hour or more from central Athens and 35 to 40 minutes from the airport. KTEL Attikis buses leave from central Athens and take 1.5 to 2 hours. From the airport, take the bus to Markopoulo and change for Lavrio, about an hour in total.

  • Yes, it is one of the easiest island day trips from Athens. According to Ferryhopper, the first boat usually leaves Lavrio at 07:00 and the last ferry back leaves Kea at 22:00, which gives you most of the day on the island. Check both sailings for your date, and hire a car on Kea to make the most of it.

  • At Korissia, also called Livadi, the main port of Kea on the north-west coast. It has cafés, shops, supermarkets, places to stay, car hire and a taxi rank. The capital, Ioulida, is about 6 km away, and local buses run in season.

  • Cancellations are uncommon on this conventional ferry route, but the meltemi wind in July and August can occasionally keep boats in port. Your operator will move you to another sailing or refund you. With several departures every day, you can usually travel later the same day or the next morning.

  • The same four companies sail back to Lavrio every day, taking about 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, and Ferryhopper showed the same €11.50 starting fare. Book early for weekend returns in summer. See our Kea to Lavrio page for details.

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