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How to get from Rhodes to Kos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Kos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Rhodes 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 or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Rhodes 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 or Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Rhodes to Kos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rhodes to Kos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
61 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 10 min
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Ferry Rhodes Kos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Kos, you'll find tickets ranging from $19 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $206 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes-Kos route is $81. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Kos is 3 hrs. 4 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hrs. 14 min to reach Kos, while the fastest boats will reach Kos in 2 hrs. 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 04:00. The last ferry to Kos leaves Rhodes at 18:15.

Average price of a Rhodes Kos ferry crossing
$81
Price range for Rhodes Kos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$19 - $206
Average crossing time Rhodes Kos
3 hrs. 4 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kos
04:00
Departure time of last ferry to Kos
18:15
Arrival time first ferry to Kos
08:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Kos
22:10

Why take a ferry from Rhodes to Kos ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Rhodes to Kos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kos. Here are 3 reasons why we think Rhodes to Kos ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the huge garage of the boat. You travel from Rhodes to Kos in complete peace of mind, without fear of your bike being damaged. You will get on your bike in Kos to get off the boat.
It's much less boring than on a plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Rhodes to Kos. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. During the Rhodes Kos ferry trip with Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries, there are countless opportunities for entertainment with restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never give you so many services during the trip.
You can rest much more than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Rhodes Kos ferry trip is the opposite! Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways are designed with areas dedicated to rest or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... It is certain that you will start your vacation in Kos already rested.

Which companies operate between Rhodes and Kos?

If you're looking to travel between Rhodes and Kos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Rhodes Kos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-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 Rhodes-Kos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Kos. Blue Star Ferries operates 10 crossings a week to Kos from Rhodes and the journey time is 2 hrs. 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hrs. 40 min
10 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Rhodes Kos
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the islands of the Aegean Sea and the ports of the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Kos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Rhodes and Kos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 9 crossings a week to Kos from Rhodes and the journey time is 2 hrs. 10 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hrs. 10 min
9 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Rhodes

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferries depart for Kos from the following ports in Rhodes:

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Port of arrival in Kos

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

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Kos, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 10 min to cover the 61 mi between Rhodes and Kos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Kos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Rhodes and Kos.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Kos: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Rhodes and Kos, you will travel 61 mi.

To go by boat from Rhodes to Kos, you can find prices ranging from $19 for the lowest, to $206 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $81.

The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 04:00 for Kos.

The last ferry to Kos from Rhodes usually departs at 18:15.

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