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Kos to Rhodes Ferry

The Kos to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Kos to Rhodes takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Kos to Rhodes ferry duration can range between 2 hours and 5 minutes and 5 hours and 55 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Schedule

There are around 17 weekly sailings from Kos to Rhodes. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 10 weekly sailings and Dodekanisos Seaways provide up to 6 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Time

The first ferry leaves Kos at approximately 00:50 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 16:15. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

High Speed Ferry Kos to Rhodes

The fastest ferry from Kos to Rhodes is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the price of a fast ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The fastest ferries from Kos to Rhodes usually cost around $84.18.

Can I take an overnight ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

You can take an overnight ferry on the Kos to Rhodes route, with the first overnight sailing departing at 00:50 and arriving in Rhodes at 06:00.

Can I reserve a cabin on the Kos ferry to Rhodes?

You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Kos to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries.

Can I bring pets on the Kos Rhodes ferry?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Rhodes with Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries. Please note that dogs must remain on a leash throughout the duration of the journey. Other animals like cats and rabbits must be transported in a cage.

How much luggage can I bring on the ferry to Rhodes from Kos?

Passengers sailing with Blue Star Ferries can bring up to 50kg of luggage person at no additional charge.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Price

The price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes can vary between $16 and $485 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $95, prices can range from $16 and $173. The average price with a car is $70. Car prices can range from $68 and $485. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.

Cheap Rhodes Ferry

Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Rhodes ferry.

How to get from Kos to Rhodes

The best way to travel from Kos to Rhodes is by ferry. With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.

Can I travel in first class on ferries from Kos to Rhodes?

Yes, you can travel in first class on the Kos to Rhodes ferry with Blue Star Ferries.

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Kos - Rhodes Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price	$114*
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	17
Average Sailing Duration	3h 11m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 5m
First Ferry	02:25
Last Ferry	16:15
Distance	61 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 4h 21m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The average price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes is approximately $98. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Rhodes?

There are currently 3 popular ferry operators travelling from Kos to Rhodes. The following operators that provide this service are

Blue Star Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways
SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Rhodes?

Ferries from Kos to Rhodes 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.

How far is Rhodes from Kos?

Kos to Rhodes is approximately 61 nautical miles distance apart.

Kos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.

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.

Rhodes Guide

The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.

The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.

Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 10/7/2024 and 10/13/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	03:00	08:55	5 hours 55 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	03:10	06:40	3 hours 30 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	06:20	09:10	2 hours 50 minutes	Wed
Blue Star Ferries	06:20	11:15	4 hours 55 minutes	Mon
Blue Star Ferries	06:40	09:40	3 hours	Fri, Sun
Blue Star Ferries	07:05	10:00	2 hours 55 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	08:35	11:50	3 hours 15 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	08:35	12:20	3 hours 45 minutes	Tue
SAOS Ferries	09:00	15:45	6 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Dodekanisos Seaways	12:00	14:05	2 hours 5 minutes	Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways	12:55	16:30	3 hours 35 minutes	Wed, Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:40	18:10	2 hours 30 minutes	Mon, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:45	18:00	2 hours 15 minutes	Tue
SAOS Ferries	15:45	22:30	6 hours 45 minutes	Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:55	18:00	2 hours 5 minutes	Fri, Sat