The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Kos
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 8 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Kos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Kos will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Piraeus 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 Wed, 05 Nov the direct ferries cover the 343 km distance in an average of 14 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 16 h 5 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.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Kos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 185 nautical miles (343 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Piraeus 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 Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 02:40 | Duration 11h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Piraeus to Kos ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Piraeus | 16h05 | 20:50 Kos | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Piraeus | 12h10 | 03:10 Kos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Kos

Distance 185 nautical miles (343 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
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 Piraeus to KosYou can travel by ferry between Piraeus 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: Piraeus to Kos ferries

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 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.
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