The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Skala
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Skala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kos to Skala will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Skala every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 15 Dec the direct ferries cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 25 m 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.




Kos to Skala Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 23:45 | Duration 3h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 10:25 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Kos to Skala ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kos to Skala ferries for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR 2 | 18:30 Port of Kos | 3h25 | 21:55 Port of Patmos | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 07:25 Kos | 2h15 | 09:40 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kos to Skala
Ferries from Kos to Skala run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest ferry covers the 44 nautical miles (82 km) distance in 2h 10m. There are 10 sailings per week. Ferries from Kos to Skala are available to foot passengers.


Distance 44 nautical miles (82 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
Fastest ferry 2h 10m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:40 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries from Kos to SkalaYou can travel by ferry between Kos to Skala with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Kos to Skala ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kos to Skala 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 Skala, 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 Patmos, located 0.2 miles (317 m) away from the city centre.
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