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Ferry from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi)

12h 45m · from €10.00 · 1 operator

Kythnos to Kimolos at a glance

Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 09:45. The crossing takes 12h 45m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days2
Per day0.1
First departure09:45
Last departure09:45
Crossing time12h 45m
Fares from€10.00
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€10.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Fri
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Kythnos to Kimolos Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route south-south-east from Merichas on Kythnos to Psathi on Kimolos.

Kythnos and Kimolos sit at opposite ends of the western Cyclades, and this crossing is one of the more useful links between them, bringing together a quieter, less-visited pair of islands that don't otherwise see much direct traffic. It isn't a route with dozens of daily departures, so it rewards a bit of planning rather than turning up on spec. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates before you build the rest of a multi-island itinerary around it.

What you get depends heavily on which operator you book. The fastest option covers the distance in under two hours, which suits anyone treating this as a quick island-hop, while the slowest sailing takes the best part of a day, calling at other ports along the way -- fine if you don't mind the scenery and want to string together stops, less fine if you just want to get from Kythnos to Kimolos. Worth weighing up alongside price when you compare the two booking links below, since the cheap fare and the fast fare aren't always the same sailing.

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Kythnos to Kimolos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €10.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€10.50Hellenic SeawaysArtemis

Weekly Kythnos to Kimolos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Hellenic SeawaysArtemis conventional
Fri
09:4522:3012h 45m€10.50now to 2026-10-30Book the Artemis sailing

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Hiring a car

Do you need a car on Kimolos?

Not really. Kimolos is tiny, only about 900 people live there, and the port at Psathi is just 1km from the main village, Chorio. Most visitors walk or hire a scooter or quad locally for the short hops to beaches like Aliki (3km) or Prassa (6.5km). A car is only worth arranging if you want to bring one over from Milos on the vehicle ferry; compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kythnos to Kimolos between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 2026-10-0209:4522:3012h 45mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Fri 2026-10-0909:4522:3012h 45mArtemisHellenic Seaways

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Kythnos to Kimolos?

Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Kythnos to Kimolos today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) today. Departure time: 09:45.

How many ferries run from Kythnos to Kimolos this week?

1 sailing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Kythnos to Kimolos?

Scheduled departures from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) leave at 09:45.

How long is the ferry from Kythnos to Kimolos?

The crossing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) takes 12h 45m.

How much does the Kythnos to Kimolos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) ferry start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Kythnos to Kimolos route?

The Kythnos (Merichas) to Kimolos (Psathi) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Kythnos to Kimolos ferry

  • A Force 6 wind produces wave heights of 2–3 metres; even passengers who do not normally feel seasick may be affected in these conditions.
  • Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.
  • Onboard food prices are higher than onshore – if you are on a budget, bring sandwiches, fruit, and water from a supermarket before you board.
  • When booking for the return leg of a day trip, remember that the last ferry of the day can fill up – book your return at the same time as your outward journey.
  • In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island's volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called 'silvery'.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 30 September 2026.