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 €85 - €200 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 5h 50m and costs €95 - €270.

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 Paros and Port of Lipsi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Crete to Kos?

The distance between Crete and Kos is 443 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 11h 19m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Crete to Kos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kos?

There are 1470+ hotels available in Kos.

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

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

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

Car ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Paros to Lipsiferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Lipsi to Port of Koscarferry
11h 19m
€131–302
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
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 14m
€82–229
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 45m
€169–257
Fly Sitia Airport to Kos
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kos (KGS)plane JSH - KGS
8h 25m
€91–229
Car ferry, ferry via Amorgós
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Naxos to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
3. Take the ferry from Katapola to Patmosferry Bsf
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
11h 33m
€166–396
Car ferry, ferry via Amorgós #2
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
2. Take the ferry from Katapola to Port of Kosferry Bsf
12h 25m
€118–280
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Halkiferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Chalki to Port of Koscarferry
13h
€86–196
Fly Chania International Airport to Kos
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kos (KGS)plane CHQ - KGS
5h 50m
€100–262

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Kos (KGS) flights

14Weekly Planes

11h 8mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 443.4 km
Duration: 11h 19m

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

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

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