Getting from Astakos to Kasos

If you are heading to Kasos from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to the southernmost island in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the country. It has a maritime history that produced some of Greece's most celebrated sea captains and an authenticity that comes from being almost entirely off the tourist circuit.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astakos to Kasos. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Kasos by sea means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then boarding the Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 13 to 17 hours. Flying via Rhodes is considerably more practical for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Kasos has its own small airport with connections from Athens via Rhodes. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying to Rhodes and then Rhodes to Kasos gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos to Athens and fly to Rhodes, then connect to Kasos by air or local ferry. Check the schedule carefully as the Kasos service runs a limited number of times per week. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Astakos to Athens and continue to Piraeus for the overnight Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in around 13 to 17 hours depending on the route.