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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Cythera is to bus and train and car ferry which costs €45 - €60 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Cythera is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €60 - €130.

How far is it from Patras to Cythera?

The distance between Patras and Cythera is 427 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Cythera without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 5m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Patras to Cythera, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cythera?

There are 150+ hotels available in Cythera.

Patras to Cythera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Cythera by bus, car ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Patras to Isthmos
2. Take the bus from Isthmos to Neápolis
3. Take the car ferry from Neápolis to Kýthira
11h 5m
€52–100
Bus, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to KiatoC3e / ...
2. Take the train from Kiato to PiraeusRe
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kýthira
11h 45m
€48–57
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiato
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athens
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kythira (KIT)ATH - KIT
6h 40m
€60–121
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Kalamata
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Kythira (KIT)KLX - KIT
11h 53m
€115–398
Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioannina
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Kythira (KIT)IOA - KIT
23h 2m
€113–357

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kythira (KIT) flights

4Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Cythera.

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Distance: 426.8 km
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Cythera, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Cythera. However, you can take the bus to Isthmos, take the bus to Neápolis, walk to Neápolis, take the car ferry to Kýthira, then take the taxi to Cythera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Cythera via Kiato, Kiato, Piraeus, Port of Piraeus, and Kýthira in around 11h 45m.

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