Rhodes – Kos

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Rhodes – Kos

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Ferry from Rhodes to Kos

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Rhodes and Kos. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Rhodes to Kos, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways.Rhodes Kos ferries take around 2 hours 20 minutes. The ferry costs between $47 and $280, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Rhodes to Kos.

What's the ferry schedule from Rhodes to Kos?

The earliest Rhodes Kos ferry typically departs Rhodes at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:15.

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Kos?

Ferries from Rhodes to Kos sail in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Rhodes Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 12 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Kos provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 8 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Rhodes to Kos?

The price of a ferry from Rhodes to Kos typically range between $47* and $280*. On average the Rhodes Kos ferry is $130*. The cheapest Rhodes Kos ferry prices start from $47*. The average price for a foot passenger is $115*. The average price for a car is $388*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

What is the distance from Rhodes to Kos?

The distance between Rhodes to Kos is approximately 71 miles (114km) or 61 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Rhodes to Kos with a car?

Yes, Rhodes Kos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways between Rhodes and Kos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Rhodes and Kos use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Rhodes to Kos?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow foot passengers on Rhodes Kos ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rhodes to Kos?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow pets on ferries from Rhodes to Kos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Rhodes - Kos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 3
Operators Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price A$131*
Average Weekly Sailings 6
Average Sailing Duration 2h 45m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 5m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 18:15
Distance 61 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Rhodes to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

Rhodes Guide

The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.

From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.

Rhodes to Kos
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 31/3/2025 and 6/4/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:00 10:10 2 hours 10 minutes Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:00 10:20 2 hours 20 minutes Mon, Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:00 12:10 4 hours 10 minutes Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 14:00 17:25 3 hours 25 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 14:00 19:20 5 hours 20 minutes Sun
Blue Star Ferries 17:00 20:00 3 hours Mon, Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 23:20 5 hours 20 minutes Wed

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