What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera is to bus and car ferry which costs €110 - €160 and takes 24h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs €80 - €290.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cythera?

The distance between Istanbul and Cythera is 789 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Cythera without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cythera without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs €110 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Istanbul to Cythera, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cythera?

Cythera is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:57 PM in Istanbul and 7:57 PM in Cythera.

Where can I stay near Cythera?

There are 154+ hotels available in Cythera.

Istanbul to Cythera - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT)IST - KIT
7h
€83–284
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kýthira
24h 30m
€119–158
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Kythira (KIT)AXD - KIT
9h 52m
€114–380
Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireaus
3. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolis
4. Take the car ferry from Neápolis to Kýthira
30h 20m

Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

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Bus, car ferry

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