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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kos
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 20 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
337 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Kos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Kos will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £58.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Kos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 337 km distance in an average of 13 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 14 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Kos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Kos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 181 nautical miles (337 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£66 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Kos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 12h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Athens to Kos ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR 2 | 16:00 Port of Piraeus | 12h10 | 04:10 Port of Kos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Kos
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Distance 181 nautical miles (337 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 9h 35m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to KosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Kos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Kos ferries
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Kos, located 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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