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How to get from Athens to Kos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Kos ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Kos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Kos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Kos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Kos ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Kos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Kos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
210 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
11 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
9 hrs. 40 min
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Ferry Athens Kos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Kos, you'll find tickets ranging from $66 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $385 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Kos route is $213. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Kos is 12 hrs. 31 min. The slowest ferries will take 15 hrs. 45 min to reach Kos, while the fastest boats will reach Kos in 9 hrs. 35 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 12:00. The last ferry to Kos leaves Athens at 18:00.

Average price of a Athens Kos ferry crossing
$213
Price range for Athens Kos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$66 - $385
Average crossing time Athens Kos
12 hrs. 31 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kos
12:00
Departure time of last ferry to Kos
18:00
Arrival time first ferry to Kos
00:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Kos
09:45

Which companies operate between Athens and Kos?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Kos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Athens Kos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Kos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Kos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Kos. Blue Star Ferries operates 11 crossings a week to Kos from Athens and the journey time is 9 hrs. 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
9 hrs. 40 min
11 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Kos?

Port of departure in Athens

Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Kos from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E3
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Port of arrival in Kos

Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Kos from the following ports:

Kos
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Kos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Kos, it will take you at least 9 hrs. 40 min to cover the 210 mi between Athens and Kos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Kos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Athens and Kos.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Athens and Kos: Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.

To go by boat from Athens to Kos, you can find prices ranging from $66 for the lowest, to $385 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $213.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 12:00 for Kos.

The last ferry to Kos from Athens usually departs at 18:00.

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