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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Kos is to ferry and car ferry which costs €45 - €60 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Kos is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Kos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Kos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Port of Kos via Mykonos and Agios Kirikos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Crete to Kos?

The distance between Crete and Kos is 225 km.

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

Book your Crete to Kos ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Kos without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 12h and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Crete to Kos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kos?

There are 1250+ hotels available in Kos.

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

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

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

Fly Sitia Airport to Kos
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kos (KGS)plane JSH - KGS
6h 10m
€107–273
Ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Halkiferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Chalki to Port of Koscarferry
13h
€48–60
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Koscarferry
12h
€135–319
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Bodrumbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
36h 48m
€170–258
Fly Chania International Airport to Kos
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kos (KGS)plane CHQ - KGS
5h 45m
€100–312
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kos
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kos (KGS)plane HER - KGS
3h 32m
€68–184
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane HER - RHO
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Koscarferry
6h 12m
€57–184
Car ferry, ferry via Amorgós
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Naxos to Katapolaferry Hsw
3. Take the ferry from Katapola to Patmosferry Bsf
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
12h 3m
€161–363

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kos (KGS) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 224.7 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kos (KGS) twice daily.

Airlines

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.