What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Kos?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kos is to fly which costs €60 - €160 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Kos?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Kos is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Kos?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Port of Kos. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Athens to Kos?

The distance between Athens and Kos is 365 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Kos?

Book your Athens to Kos ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Athens to Kos without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Kos without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 11h 34m and costs €110 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Kos?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Athens to Kos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kos?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Kos.

Athens to Kos - 8 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Kos by plane, car ferry, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Kos
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos (KGS)plane ATH - KGS
4h 5m
€61–152
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Asf / ...
14h
€60–200
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Syros to Patmosferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
11h 34m
€110–257
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Bodrumbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
25h 49m
€119–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Bodrumcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Koscarferry
17h 28m
€280–411
Fly to Kalymnos, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL)plane ATH - JKL
2. Take the ferry from Kalymnos to Port of Kosferry
4h 33m
€101–217
Fly to Leros Municipal Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane ATH - LRS
2. Take the car ferry from Agia Marina to Port of Koscarferry
4h 59m
€103–277
Fly to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane ATH - RHO
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Koscarferry
7h 2m
€70–197

Athens to Kos by ferry

9Weekly Ferries

14hAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 364.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kos, Greece?

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos (KGS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kos once daily. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 14h. Hellenic Seaways also services this route once a week.

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