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

The cheapest way to get from Kos to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kos to Istanbul is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Kos to Istanbul?

The distance between Kos and Istanbul is 575 km.

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

The best way to get from Kos to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus via İstanbul Dudullu which takes 13h 1m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Kos to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kos and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kos. It is currently 5:46 AM in Kos and 6:46 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4467+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kos to Istanbul by ferry, bus, plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, bus, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
2. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanıbus
4. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BJV - SAW
5. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 13m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
2. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
13h 27m
₺1,585–2,718
Car ferry, bus via İstanbul Dudullu
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Dudullubus
13h 1m
₺1,958–2,942
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Bodrum to Istanbulcar
7h 40m
₺3,950–6,154
Ferry, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
2. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
3. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul (IST)plane BJV - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 49m
₺9,985–13,868
Fly Kos to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Istanbul (IST)plane KGS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 3m
₺5,042–11,418
Car ferry, bus, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum Merkez Garaj to Muğla Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Muğla to Köyceğizbus
4. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DLM - SAW
9h 54m
₺2,429–11,301
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus
13h 42m
₺1,850–2,954

Kos to Istanbul by car ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 42mAverage Duration

₺1,850Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 574.9 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Kos, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Kos to Istanbul. However, you can take the ferry to D-Marin Turgutreis Marina, walk to Turgutreis Garaj, take the bus to Bodrum Torba Otogar, take the bus to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanı, walk to Bodrum-Airport-BJV airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Kos to İstanbul Esenler via Port of Bodrum, Bodrum Merkez Garaj, Bodrum, and İstanbul Dudullu in around 13h 1m.

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