{"id":392,"date":"2026-08-25T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2026-08-29T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T06:35:40","slug":"how-to-get-to-thassos-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/how-to-get-to-thassos-island\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Thassos Island: Ferry, Taxi, Bus & Car Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fastest way to reach Thassos Island is to fly to Kavala International Airport “Alexander the Great” (KVA)<\/strong> in Chrysoupoli, take a 15-minute taxi (\u20ac20-25) to Keramoti port<\/strong>, then board the 35-40-minute ferry<\/strong> to Limenas (Thassos Town)<\/strong> – total airport-to-island time around 1 hour. From Thessaloniki (SKG)<\/strong>, the cheapest route is the KTEL bus<\/strong> to Kavala plus the connecting ferry, costing under \u20ac25 total. Thassos has no airport, so every visitor arrives by ferry from either Keramoti or Kavala on the mainland.<\/p>\n

About this guide:<\/strong> Compiled by the team at Potos Car Rentals<\/strong><\/a>, a Thassos-based car-and-transfer operator with seven branch offices across the island. We coordinate airport pickups from Kavala and Thessaloniki daily and have first-hand knowledge of every ferry route, bus connection, and road condition described below. Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) licence #0155E81000014200 | General Commercial Registry #20470630000<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Price disclaimer:<\/strong> All fares are indicative as of May 2026<\/strong> and subject to change. Ferry prices are set by the operators (Aneth Ferries<\/strong>, Thassos Ferries<\/strong>) and vary seasonally. Always confirm current prices at the point of purchase.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Quick Comparison: All Ways to Get to Thassos<\/h2>\n
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Transport Mode<\/th>\nFrom<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nCost (one-way)<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Taxi from KVA airport<\/strong><\/td>\nKavala Airport<\/td>\n~50 min total<\/td>\n\u20ac23-29 incl. ferry<\/td>\nFastest mainland-to-island route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taxi from SKG airport<\/strong><\/td>\nThessaloniki Airport<\/td>\n3-4h<\/td>\n\u20ac143-164 incl. ferry<\/td>\nComfort, groups of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Car rental<\/strong><\/td>\nThessaloniki<\/td>\n3-3.5h<\/td>\n\u20ac45-75\/day + \u20ac16-20 car ferry<\/td>\nIsland exploration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KTEL bus + ferry<\/strong><\/td>\nThessaloniki<\/td>\n4-5h<\/td>\n\u20ac20-28 total<\/td>\nCheapest overland option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organized group tour<\/strong><\/td>\nThessaloniki \/ Kavala<\/td>\n3-4h<\/td>\n\u20ac40-80 per person<\/td>\nFirst-time visitors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private tour<\/strong><\/td>\nThessaloniki \/ Kavala<\/td>\n3-4h<\/td>\n\u20ac160-400 per person<\/td>\nTailored itineraries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ferry (Kavala-Skala Prinos)<\/strong><\/td>\nKavala port<\/td>\n1h 15m<\/td>\n\u20ac6.50\/foot, \u20ac20-25\/car<\/td>\nWestern Thassos approach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

All overland routes end with the Keramoti-Limenas Roll-on\/Roll-off ferry<\/strong> (35-40 min, \u20ac3-5\/person, near-hourly in summer).<\/p>\n

Thassos Ferry Routes – Keramoti and Kavala<\/h2>\n

Thassos is served by two ferry routes<\/strong> from the Greek mainland: Keramoti to Limenas<\/strong> (35-40 minutes, \u20ac3-5\/person) and Kavala to Skala Prinos<\/strong> (1 hour 15 minutes, \u20ac6.50\/person). Both routes run nearly every hour during summer.<\/p>\n

Keramoti to Limenas – the fastest and most frequent route<\/h3>\n

The Keramoti-Limenas crossing is the primary ferry route to Thassos. Roll-on\/Roll-off vessels operated by Aneth Ferries<\/strong> and Thassos Ferries<\/strong> depart near-hourly<\/strong> (every 30 minutes during peak July-August) from early morning until approximately 21:30 in summer. Foot passengers pay \u20ac3-5<\/strong> (adults) and \u20ac3<\/strong> (children); cars cost \u20ac16-20<\/strong> (small) up to \u20ac25<\/strong> (standard). The crossing is just 6 nautical miles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Kavala to Skala Prinos – the western approach<\/h3>\n

The Kavala-Skala Prinos route serves the western side of Thassos and takes 1 hour 15 minutes<\/strong>. Foot tickets cost \u20ac6.50<\/strong> for adults and \u20ac4<\/strong> for children; cars \u20ac20-25<\/strong>. Departures are less frequent – typically 4-6 sailings per day in summer. This route suits travellers staying in Limenaria or western Thassos villages.<\/p>\n

Ferry schedules, prices and ticket purchasing<\/h3>\n

Ferry tickets cannot be booked online<\/strong> – purchase at the port ticket office on arrival (cash and card accepted). Current schedules can be checked at ferryhopper.com<\/strong> or the Keramoti port authority. Arrive at the port at least 30 minutes<\/strong> before scheduled departure, especially in July-August.<\/p>\n

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Getting to Thassos from Kavala Airport (KVA)<\/h2>\n

From Kavala Airport (KVA)<\/strong> in Chrysoupoli, a 15-minute taxi (\u20ac20-25) reaches Keramoti ferry port – making this the fastest mainland-to-island route<\/strong>, with total travel time under 1 hour. The airport sits just 12 km from Keramoti<\/strong> and approximately 30 km from Kavala city.<\/p>\n

Budget airlines<\/strong> including Ryanair<\/strong>, easyJet<\/strong>, Wizz Air<\/strong>, TUI<\/strong>, and Jet2<\/strong> operate routes to KVA during summer from London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and several other European cities. Direct charter flights peak between June and September.<\/p>\n

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Getting to Thassos from Thessaloniki (SKG)<\/h2>\n

From Thessaloniki, the most convenient option is a taxi to Keramoti<\/strong> (\u20ac140-160, 3 hours) or a KTEL bus to Kavala<\/strong> (\u20ac15-18, 2.5 hours) plus a connecting ferry. Driving via the Egnatia Highway (E90)<\/strong> takes 2.5 hours and gives full island independence once on Thassos.<\/p>\n

By Taxi from Thessaloniki – \u20ac140-160, 3-4 hours<\/h3>\n

A taxi from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)<\/strong> to Keramoti ferry port costs \u20ac140-160 and takes 2.5-3 hours over 191 km via the Egnatia Highway (E90)<\/strong>. Including the 35-minute Keramoti-Limenas ferry, total door-to-dock travel time is 3-4 hours<\/strong>. Taxi desks in the SKG arrivals hall book direct transfers at fixed prices, and pre-booking through a transfer service can save up to 20% versus city taxis. The ferry crossing adds \u20ac3-4 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

By Rental Car from Thessaloniki – from \u20ac45\/day<\/h3>\n

Renting a car in Thessaloniki lets you drive the Egnatia Highway (E90) directly to Keramoti, then load the vehicle onto the Roll-on\/Roll-off ferry – giving you independent transport across the island from day one. Daily rates start at \u20ac45-75<\/strong> depending on vehicle class. The drive covers 191 km in 2.5 hours<\/strong>; ferry car fare is \u20ac16-20<\/strong> plus \u20ac3-4 per passenger<\/strong>. Total airport-to-island time: 3-3.5 hours<\/strong>. Confirm car ferry permission with your rental agency before signing.<\/p>\n

By KTEL Bus from Thessaloniki – \u20ac15-20, 4-5 hours total<\/h3>\n

The KTEL Thessalonikis<\/strong> bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala (\u20ac15-18, 2.5 hours, 152 km) connects to the Keramoti ferry – the cheapest overland route to Thassos at under \u20ac25 total<\/strong>. From Kavala bus station, take a local bus (\u20ac5) or taxi (\u20ac10) the 30 km to Keramoti port, then board the 35-40-minute ferry (\u20ac3-5).<\/p>\n

Getting to Thassos from Kavala City<\/h2>\n

From central Kavala, three options reach the Keramoti ferry port (40 km, 30-40 min by road).<\/p>\n