Getting from Zakynthos to Lavrio

If you are heading to Lavrio from Zakynthos you are making your way from one of the most beautiful of the Ionian islands to the third ferry port serving Athens, on the southeastern tip of Attica around 30 minutes from Athens Airport. It is the departure point for ferries to Kea, Kythnos and several other Cycladic islands.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Zakynthos to Lavrio. No Ionian island is connected by sea to any Aegean island. Getting there means taking the ferry from Zakynthos to Kyllini and driving northeast through the Peloponnese via Corinth to Lavrio, which takes around 4 to 4.5 hours from Kyllini. Alternatively fly from Zakynthos to Athens and take a taxi directly to Lavrio from Athens Airport, which takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

Getting there by air

Lavrio has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 30 kilometres to the northwest. Zakynthos has an international airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Zakynthos to Athens and then taking a taxi to Lavrio gives a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Zakynthos to Athens and take a taxi directly to Lavrio from Athens Airport. At around 20 to 30 minutes it is one of the most convenient airport to port connections in Greece. If you are heading to Kea or Kythnos from Lavrio, ferries to both islands run frequently throughout the day in summer. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Zakynthos to Kyllini and drive northeast to Lavrio via Corinth and Athens.