Kea To Lavrio Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Kea → Lavrio — this week
35 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 6/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 5 ferries — first at 10:10
Kea to Lavrio Ferry
Kea to Lavrio -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 27 September 2026.
- Frequency: Multiple daily departures (5 per day) during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Operators: Avlemon Shipping, Karystia Shipping Co., Goutos Lines, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €12 – €14 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Kea to Lavrio is one of the shortest island crossings in the Cyclades, and it shows in how the route is used: plenty of day-trippers and weekenders from Athens treat it almost like a bus service. Lavrio itself sits on the eastern coast of Attica, a more relaxed drive from the capital than the port congestion around Piraeus, with parking generally easier to find near the quay. Kea's boats dock at Korissia, a small working harbour on the island's north side, close enough to the main village that you can walk into town if you're travelling light.
The strait between Attica and Kea is open water and gets a reputation locally for picking up a stiff meltemi in high summer, so it's worth building a little slack into your plans if you're sailing on a windy forecast day -- crossings can run, but comfort varies more here than on routes tucked between islands. Outside those blustery spells it's a straightforward, short hop, and frequency holds up well through the season before easing back as autumn approaches. Check the schedule box above for exactly how many sailings are running on your travel date.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Kea to Lavrio:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 5.3 (4–6) |
| August | Yes | 5.2 (3–6) |
| September | Yes | 3.9 (2–6) |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Kea to Lavrio — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 6 | 06:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:20, 19:00, 20:00 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 5 | 10:10, 10:45, 14:30, 18:45, 20:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 5 | 06:30, 10:45, 13:30, 16:00, 20:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 6 | 10:40, 13:00, 17:00, 20:00, 21:00, 21:30 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 5 | 11:00, 11:50, 14:00, 17:30, 18:30 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 4 | 06:30, 11:00, 13:00, 18:30 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 4 | 06:30, 13:00, 14:30, 19:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 6 | 06:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:20, 19:00, 20:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 6 | 10:10, 10:45, 14:30, 15:30, 18:45, 20:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 3 | 07:30, 13:30, 18:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 6 | 10:40, 13:00, 17:00, 20:00, 21:00, 21:30 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 11:00, 11:50, 14:00, 17:30, 18:30 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 4 | 06:30, 11:00, 13:00, 18:30 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 4 | 06:30, 13:00, 14:30, 19:00 |
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Ferry Companies
The Kea–Lavrio route is served by 4 companies:
- Avlemon Shipping – approximately 1 hour
- Karystia Shipping Co. – approximately 1 hour
- Goutos Lines – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
- Hellenic Seaways – approximately 1 hour
Tips for the Kea–Lavrio Ferry
- EU citizens with a disability card are entitled to discounted or free travel on many Greek ferry routes – check the operator's accessibility page when booking.
- The meltemi wind, a strong north-north-westerly, blows across the central and southern Aegean from roughly July through to early September.
- The meltemi is a reliable, predictable wind – sailors and ferry operators know its pattern well. It blows hard in the afternoon but often eases overnight.
- If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's quayside office immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kea to Lavrio?
Multiple daily departures (5 per day) during the season. Timetables are currently published through 27 September 2026.
Are there ferries from Kea to Lavrio today?
Yes – 6 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Kea to Lavrio this week?
Around 35 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 6 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Kea to Lavrio?
The first departure is usually 10:10.
How long is the ferry from Kea to Lavrio?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1 hour, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 10 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Kea to Lavrio ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €12 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €14 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Kea–Lavrio route?
The route is served by Avlemon Shipping, Karystia Shipping Co., Goutos Lines, Hellenic Seaways.
Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?
Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car on Kea (Tzia)?
Yes, with a handful of agencies right at Korissia port, one just metres from where the boat ties up. Stock is limited island-wide, so booking ahead matters more here than on bigger islands, especially for summer weekends when day-trippers arrive from nearby Lavrio in numbers. Compare availability at Discover Cars.