Kos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Kos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Kos to Athens (Piraeus) ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) takes approximately 11 hours 55 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Kos to Athens (Piraeus) ferry can range between 9 hours 10 minutes and 15 hours 50 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 4 weekly sailings from Kos to Athens (Piraeus).
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 4 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Kos Port at approximately 00:20 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:50. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) is with Blue Star Ferries in 9 hours 10 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) usually cost around $142.57.
There are overnight ferries from Kos to Athens (Piraeus). The first overnight ferry departs the port of Piraeus at 15:00 and arrives in Kos at 02:30.
There are cabins available on ferries from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries.
The average price of a standard cabin on the Kos to Athens ferry is $133, with prices ranging from $51 to $548. Please note that cabin prices may vary depending on when you travel.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Kos to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Kos Athens (Piraeus) ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Passengers travelling with Blue Star Ferries can take a maximum of 50 kilograms of luggage per person at no additional cost. Please do not exceed this allowance or you risk being charged extra fees.
The price of a ferry from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) can vary between $68.58 and $465.59 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $141.82, with prices ranging from $65 and $298. The average price with a car is $403.72. Car prices can range from $305 to $991. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 April 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Athens (Piraeus) ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries.
Unfortunately, it isn't possible to take a day trip from Kos to Athens by ferry due to the long sailing time. Therefore, we recommend that you at least stay overnight in Athens to make your trip worthwhile.
The best way to travel from Kos to Athens (Piraeus) is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Kos - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $143 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 9 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 226 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.
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.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
