The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Leros
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Leros is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kos to Leros will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Leros every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 18 Jan the direct ferries cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 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.
BLUE STAR 2
DODEKANISOS EXPRESS
DODEKANISOS EXPRESS
BLUE STAR 2Kos to Leros Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ANEM Ferries | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival Time 11:35 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 10:25 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Kos to Leros ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kos to Leros ferries for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OLYMPIOS ERMIS | 08:00 Mastichari | 1h30 | 09:30 Agia Marina (Leros) | 0 changesdirect | |
DODEKANISOS EXPRESS | 08:15 Port of Kos | 1h20 | 09:35 Agia Marina (Leros) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kos to Leros
Ferries from Kos to Leros run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 21:45. The fastest ferry covers the 25 nautical miles (48 km) distance in 1h 20m. There are 10 sailings per week. Ferries from Kos to Leros are available to foot passengers.



Distance 25 nautical miles (48 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 21:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEM Ferries from Kos to LerosYou can travel by ferry between Kos to Leros with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEM Ferries for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
ANEM Ferries
FAQs: Kos to Leros ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kos to Leros by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leros, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kos, which is located around 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Leros, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Kos and Leros
- To Steki Tou Dimitri (0.3km)
- Mylos Fish Restaurant (0.6km)
- Petrino (0.9km)
- Main companies are Leros Taxi and Leros Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Lakki Stop
- Free WiFi
- Mylos Fish Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki Tou Mentiou (0.5km)
- Pirofani (0.7km)
- Main companies are Leros Taxi and Lakki Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Lakki Stop
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