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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Kos is to bus and train and ferry which costs €70 - €170 and takes 16h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Kos is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €170.

How far is it from Patras to Kos?

The distance between Patras and Kos is 574 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Kos without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 16h 49m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Patras to Kos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kos?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Kos.

Patras to Kos - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Kos by bus, train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Kos
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1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos (KGS)plane ATH - KGS
7h 20m
€64–163
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
2. Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf
16h 49m
€71–167
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Bursa Terminal Busbus
4. Take the bus from Bursa to Bodrumbus
5. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
36h 1m
€123–200
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Patras to Port of Bodrumcar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
16h 57m
€289–422
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Kalymnos, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL)plane ATH - JKL
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Kalymnos to Port of Koscarferry
7h 28m
€107–259
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane ATH - RHO
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Koscarferry
10h 12m
€73–228
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Kos
1. Take the bus from Káto Achaḯa to Kalamatabus
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Kos (KGS)plane KLX - KGS
10h 23m
€162–578
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Kos
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Kos (KGS)plane SKG - KGS
11h 14m
€115–223
Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly to Kos
1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Kos (KGS)plane IOA - KGS
14h 2m
€115–345
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
2. Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
21h 19m
€161–397
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
22h 9m
€171–405

Patras to Kos by bus, train, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

16h 49mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Kos. However, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Ano Liosia, take the line 2202 train to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Kos (KGS), walk to Kos Airport, then take the bus to Kos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Port of Kos via Kiato, Kiato, Piraeus, and Port of Piraeus in around 16h 49m.

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