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How to get fromIstanbul to Cytheraby bus, plane or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Cythera by bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT)plane plane IST - KIT
    7h
    €58–206

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kýthiracarferry car ferry
    24h 30m
    €119–158

  3. Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Kythira (KIT)plane plane AXD - KIT
    9h 42m
    €109–290

  4. Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolisbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Neápolis to Kýthiracarferry car ferry
    30h 20m

Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cythera, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Cythera. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to Kythira (KIT). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Cythera via Athens, Στ.Θησειου, Στ.Πειραια, Port of Piraeus, and Kýthira in around 24h 30m.

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