Kos – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Kos – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Kos to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Kos to Rhodes takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Kos to Rhodes ferry duration can range between 2 hours and 5 minutes and 5 hours and 55 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 17 weekly sailings from Kos to Rhodes. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 10 weekly sailings and Dodekanisos Seaways provide up to 6 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Kos at approximately 00:50 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 16:15. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Kos to Rhodes is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Kos to Rhodes usually cost around $84.18.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Kos to Rhodes route, with the first overnight sailing departing at 00:50 and arriving in Rhodes at 06:00.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Kos to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Rhodes with Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries. Please note that dogs must remain on a leash throughout the duration of the journey. Other animals like cats and rabbits must be transported in a cage.
Passengers sailing with Blue Star Ferries can bring up to 50kg of luggage person at no additional charge.
The price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes can vary between $16 and $485 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $95, prices can range from $16 and $173. The average price with a car is $70. Car prices can range from $68 and $485. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
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 Rhodes ferry.
The best way to travel from Kos to Rhodes is by ferry. With 2 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.
Yes, you can travel in first class on the Kos to Rhodes ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Kos - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $84* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 00:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:55 | |
| Distance | 61 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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 island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
