Getting from Naxos to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Naxos you are making your way to a port town on the northwestern Peloponnese coast. 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 Naxos to Kylini. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Naxos to Piraeus and then travelling by road to Kylini, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours from Athens via Patras.

Getting there by air

Kylini has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Naxos to Athens takes around 45 minutes and then the drive to Kylini takes around 3 to 3.5 hours. Total travel time is around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Athens and drive to Kylini. It is the most practical approach. If you are travelling with a car, take the ferry from Naxos to Piraeus and then drive west to Kylini via Patras.