Athens (Piraeus)
Kos
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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos

The Athens to Kos ferry route is provided by 1 operator and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Athens to Kos is approximately 9 hours and 35 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Kos ferry duration can range between 9 hours 35 minutes and 10 hours depending on the operator you are sailing with.

Athens to Kos Ferry Schedule


On average there are 4 ferry sailings weekly from Athens to Kos.
Blue Star Ferries provide up to 4 weekly sailings. During the high season ferry timetables often increase.

The first ferry departs around 12:00 and the last ferry departs at around 23:59. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

Athens to Kos High Speed Ferry


The fastest ferry from Athens to Kos is with Blue Star Ferries.

Can I reserve a cabin on the ferry from Athens to Kos?


You can book cabins on the Athens to Kos ferry.

Athens to Kos Ferry Price


Ferry price from Athens – Kos can range between $67 and $558 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $135, prices can range between $67 and $364. The average price with a car is $371. Car prices can range between $358 and $1,085. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.


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Athens (Piraeus) - Kos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price $350*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 8
Average Sailing Duration 12h 24m
Fastest Sailing Duration 9h 35m
First Ferry 12:00
Last Ferry 23:55
Distance 226 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Kos?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Piraeus to Kos is approximately 9h 35m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • How much is the ferry from Piraeus to Kos?

    The average price of a ferry from Piraeus to Kos is approximately $136. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Piraeus to Kos can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Kos?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Piraeus to Kos and this is
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Kos?

    Ferries from Piraeus to Kos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Piraeus to Kos?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Piraeus to Kos with
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Piraeus to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Piraeus to Kos with the following operators
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Piraeus to Kos?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How far is Kos from Piraeus?

    Piraeus to Kos is approximately 226 nautical miles distance apart.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.


Piraeus to Kos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/25/2024 and 3/31/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 12:00 23:55 11 hours 55 minutes Mon
Blue Star Ferries 15:00 02:30 11 hours 30 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 15:00 04:10 13 hours 10 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 06:10 12 hours 10 minutes Thu, Sat
Blue Star Ferries 23:30 09:30 10 hours Tue
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