Athens (Piraeus) – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) to Kos ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos takes approximately 11 hours 50 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Athens (Piraeus) to Kos ferry can range between 8 hours 55 minutes and 15 hours 45 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 4 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos.
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 Athens (Piraeus) Port at approximately 02:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:55. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos is with Blue Star Ferries in 8 hours 55 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos usually cost around $274.71.
There are overnight ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos. 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Kos with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Athens (Piraeus) to Kos ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Athens (Piraeus) Kos 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Kos can vary between $85.74 and $797.95 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $204.81, with prices ranging from $64 and $427. The average price with a car is $710.83. Car prices can range from $224 to $950. 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 Kos ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos with Blue Star Ferries.
Unfortunately, it isn't possible to take a day trip from Athens to Kos by ferry due to the long sailing time. Therefore, we recommend that you at least stay overnight in Kos to make your trip worthwhile.
The best way to travel from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos 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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| Athens (Piraeus) - Kos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Athens | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $275 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11 h 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:55 | |
| Distance | 226 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
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.
