Getting from Alonissos to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Alonissos you are making your way from the most remote of the Sporades group to a port town on the northwestern Peloponnese coast, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a long sandy beach and the medieval castle of Chlemoutsi nearby, one of the best preserved Frankish fortifications in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alonissos to Kylini. Getting there means taking the ferry from Alonissos to Volos and then driving west to Kylini via Athens and the E65 motorway and Patras, which takes around 5.5 to 6 hours from Volos. Alternatively, take the ferry to Skiathos, fly to Athens and then drive west to Kylini, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours from Athens.

Getting there by air

Kylini has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Alonissos has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, flying to Athens and then driving to Kylini gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. Flying is not a practical option for this route.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, fly to Athens and drive west to Kylini via the E65 motorway through Corinth and Patras. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Alonissos to Volos and drive west to Kylini via Athens and Patras.