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 Ferry Route Summary
Departure Country	Athens
Destination Country	Dodecanese Islands
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Blue Star Ferries
Average Price	$263
Average Daily Sailings	1
Average Weekly Sailings	4
Average Sailing Duration	11 h 50 m
Fastest Sailing Duration	9 h 35 m
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 1 March 2025.

Athens (Piraeus) to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?

The ferry crossing time from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos is approximately 11 hours 50 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.
How much is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?

Athens (Piraeus) to Kos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos is $263. Price exclusive of booking fees.
Which ferry companies operate between Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?

Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos.
How can I book ferry tickets from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?

Book ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos with
- Blue Star Ferries
Can you take your car on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?
Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos with
- Blue Star Ferries
Can you bring pets on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?
Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:
- Blue Star Ferries
How far is Athens (Piraeus) to Kos?

The distance from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos is 226 nautical miles.

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 3/10/2025 and 3/16/2025

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	02:40	11 hours 40 minutes	Wed
Blue Star Ferries	18:00	06:10	12 hours 10 minutes	Thu, Sat